State Route 49 over Bear River
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-049-11.35 · Structure no. 19 0022
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Bear River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Bear River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,200 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Bear River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is State Route 49 over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Bear River carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over Bear River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Bear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.