US Bridges

State Route 136 over Owens River

Good

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-136-2.67 · Structure no. 48 0002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 136 over Owens River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 136 over Owens River in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 136
CrossesOwens River
Location09-INY-136-2.67
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates36.57444, -118.01091
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 136 over Owens River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 136 over Owens River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 136 over Owens River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 136 over Owens River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 136 over Owens River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.