Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek
FairInyo County, California · .04 MI S of Birchim Lane · Structure no. 48C0023
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 106 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Old Sherwin Grade over 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 Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Sherwin Grade over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.