US Bridges

Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · Whitney Portal Cg · Structure no. 050454000001014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesPaved Road
CrossesLone Pine Creek
LocationWhitney Portal Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 15S04
Coordinates36.58885, -118.22962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Paved Road over Lone Pine Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.