US Bridges

Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · 2.6 MI W of Route 395 · Structure no. 48C0016

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek is a concrete slab 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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
Location2.6 MI W of Route 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.14434, -118.3178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic672 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 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 Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Glacier Lodge RD over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.