US Bridges

US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon

Good

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-395-R5.39L · Structure no. 48 0051L

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 395 SB
CrossesFive Mile Canyon
Location09-INY-395-R5.39L
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates35.87341, -117.88814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic7,705 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon 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 US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 395 SB over Five Mile Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.