Crother RD over Bear River Canal
FairPlacer County, California · 0.5 MI E Placer Hills RD · Structure no. 19C0148
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crother RD over Bear River Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Crother RD over Bear River Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 95 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Crother RD over Bear River Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is Crother 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 Crother RD over Bear River Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crother RD over Bear River Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Crother RD over Bear River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.