Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River
GoodAlpine County, California · 0.1 Mile North of SH 88 · Structure no. 31C0017
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.
How much traffic does Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.