Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal
FairPlacer County, California · 0.85 MI E Placer Hills RD · Structure no. 19C0156
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 657
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Gate 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 Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal carry?
About 657 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Gate RD over Bear River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.