Spanish Creek Bridge on Snake Lake Rd is a single-lane, clear-span steel pony truss with high abutment walls comprised of precast concrete panels with tieback anchors and was constructed in 1969.
The existing bridge was classified as structurally deficient by Caltrans because of their biannual inspection. The panels comprising the abutment wall were identified as having failed. The superstructure of the bridge was coded as being in a serious condition. indicating deterioration affecting primarily structural components. The bridge provides access to the U.S. Forest Service and private lands east of the unincorporated community of Meadow Valley. The new bridge will enhance traffic safety and improve conditions in Spanish Creek by providing an increased flow area.
The project is federally funded through the Federal Highway Bridge Program, which is administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Below is a link to the "Notice to Bidders & Special Provisions". Bid opening is April 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Bids will be opened at 1834 E Main St in Quincy, CA. Bidders must mail in the bid documents; please write "Spanish Creek Bridge" on the outside of the package. We cannot accept bid documents via email. Construction is planned for this summer, 2026.
Project "Notice to Bidders & Special Provisions" can be found
here
.
Addendum 01 - April 21, 2026
Addendum 02 - April 21, 2026
2026 Federal Wage Rate
Plan Holders List - April 21, 2026
**Added - Questions about the plans and specs have been received and can be found
here.
*** Added - The bridge as-built plan can be found
here
(this is the only sheet of information available).
*** Added - The latest Caltrans bridge inspection report can be found
here.
In this document, the instructions to receive the plans and specifications are included. Please mail a check to 1834 E Main St - Quincy, CA 95971 made out to Plumas County Public Works for $40.00 ($50.00 if you would like the plans and specifications mailed back to you). If mailing, please include an address where to mail the plans and specifications to. Note: the fee is nonrefundable.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Hammond, PE | PLS at
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