Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek
PoorPlacer County, California · 2 MI W of SH 89 · Structure no. 19C0150
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,497
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek carry?
About 2,497 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Squaw Valley Road over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.