The historic Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City reopened to the public Tuesday after a $110 million replacement project.Â
"The new single-span bridge mirrors the appearance of the original historic bridge while removing piers in the Truckee River, preserving the bridge’s historic character and delivering modern safety, accessibility and environmental improvements for the community and visitors alike," Placer County says.
Construction began in summer 2025 with a full bridge closure that August.Â
The bridge now features sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes on both sides.Â
During peak summer month, it's estimated that Fanny Bridge is used by an average of 22,300 cars per day, and nearly 400 cyclists and pedestrians an hour.
The project was primarily funded through the Federal Lands Access Program with local matching funds provided by Placer County and the Tahoe City Public Utility District.
Fanny Bridge spans Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, where water flows through Lake Tahoe Dam into the Truckee River. The 18-foot-tall concrete dam was built between 1909 and 1913 to control the top 6.1 feet of Lake Tahoe’s water.
Placer County is planning a community celebration on May 17th - with more information to come.Â
The Fanny Bridge project is a partnership between Placer County, the Central Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, Tahoe City Public Utility District, Bureau of Reclamation, California Department of Transportation, Tahoe Transportation District and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
(Placer County contributed to this report.)
