US Bridges

E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · 1.9 MI SW RTE 168 JCT · Structure no. 48C0012

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Bishop Creek RD
CrossesBishop Creek
Location1.9 MI SW RTE 168 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.32165, -118.50194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek 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 E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Bishop Creek RD over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.