U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal
FairInyo County, California · 09-INY-006-6.46-BIS · Structure no. 48 0038
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 years old, older 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 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 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal 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 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 6 over Lower Mcnally Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.