U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek
FairInyo County, California · 09-INY-395-117.61-BIS · Structure no. 48 0016
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,550
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,327 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek carry?
About 21,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over North Fork Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.