US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl

Good

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-395-119.60-BIS · Structure no. 48 0065

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 21,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,327 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesBishop Crk Overflow Chnl
Location09-INY-395-119.60-BIS
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates37.37589, -118.45587
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,550 (2017)
Projected traffic26,327 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl 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 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl carry?

About 21,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Bishop Crk Overflow Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.