Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River
PoorAlpine County, California · 0.1 Mile South of S.H. 88 · Structure no. 31C0013
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Sprgs Camp over West Fork Carson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.