Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River
FairAlpine County, California · 3.0 MI South of S.H. 88 · Structure no. 31C0007
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Lakes RD over West Fork Carson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.