Poleta RD over Owens River
GoodInyo County, California · 3.1 MI E of Route 395 · Structure no. 48C0003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 656
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poleta RD over Owens River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poleta RD over Owens River in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poleta RD over Owens River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poleta RD over Owens River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Poleta RD over Owens River carry?
About 656 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poleta RD over Owens River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Poleta RD over Owens River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.