US Bridges

Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · 0.8 MI W of RTE 395 JCT · Structure no. 48C0014

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,224
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhitney Portal RD
CrossesLone Pine Creek
Location0.8 MI W of RTE 395 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.60169, -118.07846
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2019)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2040
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine 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 Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Portal RD over Lone Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.