US Bridges

US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek

Fair

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-395-42.02 · Structure no. 48 0068L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Highway 395 SB
CrossesAsh Creek
Location09-INY-395-42.02
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates36.38286, -118.024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 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 US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 395 SB over Ash 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 US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek carry?

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

How long is US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 395 SB over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.