Mountain Counties Bridge Rails
Project Description
This project proposes to replace the bridge barrier rails to California ST-75 or Type 85 railing for three bridges and replace one bridge in Alpine County:
- Bridge # 31-0022 ALP 88 PM 14.70 - West Fork Carson River
- Bridge rail replacement only.
- Bridge # 31-0005 ALP 88 PM 16.22 - West Fork Carson River,
- Bridge rail replacement only.
- Bridge # 31-0002 ALP 89 PM 14.69 - Markleeville Creek;
- Bridge rail replacement with shoulder widening to standard eight foot shoulders, and the existing bridge will be replaced.
- Bridge # 31-0002 will also have scour mitigation installed at its abutments.
- Bridge # 31-0011 ALP 04 PM 26.15 - Silver Creek.
- Bridge rail replacement only.
Coordination with the Alpine County and the Alpine County Local Transportation Commission are stakeholders of consideration during development and selection of alternatives.
Project Benefits
Purpose and Need
The purpose of this project is to replace existing nonstandard bridge rails at the four bridges and upgrade to current standards and widen and replace one bridge and is needed to upgrade the non-standard bridge rails.
Current Schedule
Project Study Report (M010)
Summer 2015
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
Fall 2019
Right of Way Certification (M410)
Spring 2020
Ready to List (M460)
Summer 2020
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
Spring 2021
Project Completion (M600)
Fall 2024
Funding Source
SHOPP Bridge Rail Replacement and Upgrade (20.xx.201.112)
Project Status
Construction in progress with target Contract Acceptance date of 12/18/24.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
---|---|---|
Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,410 | |
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $2,111 | |
Right of Way | $313 | $115 |
Construction | $7,580 | $2,795 |
Projected Cost as of April 19, 2024: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
---|---|---|
Project Approval & Environmental Document | $1,410 | $1,298 |
Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $2,111 | $1,808 |
Right of Way | $115 | $68 |
Construction | $2,945 | $2,751 |
Public Information Office

Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: District10PublicAffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048
Title VI Information
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 , and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).
Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Title VI Brochure (English, PDF)
Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)