US Bridges

State Route 190 over Coso Wash

Good

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-190-19.36 · Structure no. 48 0055

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over Coso Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 190 over Coso Wash in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesCoso Wash
Location09-INY-190-19.36
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.37364, -117.8857
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic841 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 190 over Coso Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 190 over Coso Wash 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 190 over Coso Wash carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 190 over Coso Wash?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over Coso Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.