US Bridges

Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Inyo County, California · 3.8 MI W of Route 395 · Structure no. 48C0015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGlacier Lodge RD
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location3.8 MI W of Route 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.13306, -118.33489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic575 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.