US Bridges

US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash

Good

Inyo County, California · 09-INY-395-R61.56L · Structure no. 48 0070L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash 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 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 7,540 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 395 SB
CrossesWhite Canyon Wash
Location09-INY-395-R61.56L
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates36.65406, -118.09402
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic7,540 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon 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 US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash carry?

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

How long is US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 395 SB over White Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.