Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal
FairPlacer County, California · 1.2 MI N of I-80 · Structure no. 19C0040
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,097
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal is a concrete slab carrying Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 6 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 8,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,789 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal carry?
About 8,097 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Placer Hills RD over Bear River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.