US Bridges

Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct

Good

Inyo County, California · 1.1 MI S Whtny Portal RD · Structure no. 48C0013

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTuttle Creek RD
CrossesLos Angeles Aqueduct
Location1.1 MI S Whtny Portal RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.58713, -118.07444
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2023)
Projected traffic172 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct 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 Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tuttle Creek RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.