Chalet DR over Bear Creek
FairPlacer County, California · W End Alpine Meadows RD · Structure no. 19C0196
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chalet DR over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chalet DR over Bear Creek in Placer County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chalet DR over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chalet DR over Bear Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Chalet DR over Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chalet DR over Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chalet DR over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.