Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal
GoodPlacer County, California · 0.4 MI N Placer Hills RD · Structure no. 19C0141
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,423
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 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 Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal carry?
About 1,423 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dog Bar Road over Bear River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.