Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River
Alpine County, California · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Douglas Way Road over West Fork Carson River in Alpine County, California, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1988).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 33 inventoried bridges in Alpine County rated good (30.3%); 2 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2021, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 45 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mile North of SH 88 |
| NBI structure number | 31C0017 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the California department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Alpine County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 88 over West Fork Carson River | 1952 | 3,225 | Fair |
| Old State Route 88 over West Fork Carson River | 1939 | 3,200 | Fair |
| State Route 89 over West Fork Carson River | 1960 | 3,200 | Fair |
| State Route 88 over West Fork Carson River | 1963 | 3,200 | Good |
| State Route 88 over West Fork Carson River | 1963 | 3,200 | Good |
| State Route 89 over Wildlife Access | 1980 | 3,050 | Good |
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