State Route 174 over Bear River
FairPlacer County, California · 03-PLA-174-2.82 · Structure no. 19 0065
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 174 over Bear River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 174 over Bear River in Placer 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 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,934 by 2045. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 174 over Bear River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 174 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 174 over Bear River carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 174 over Bear River?
The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 174 over Bear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.