US Bridges

Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek

Good

Placer County, California · 0.6 MI E/O HWY 89 · Structure no. 19C0026

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,352
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,016 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSquaw Valley RD
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.6 MI E/O HWY 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20687, -120.21024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2009)
Projected traffic8,016 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Valley RD over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.