US Bridges

Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.1 MI W Placer Hill RD · Structure no. 19C0157

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,298
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain is a concrete slab carrying Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain in Placer County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadow Vista RD
CrossesBear River Canal Drain
Location0.1 MI W Placer Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99412, -121.02454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,298 (2008)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain carry?

About 3,298 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Vista RD over Bear River Canal Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.