US Bridges

Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek

Good

Inyo County, California · 0.2 MI N of RTE 168 · Structure no. 48C0028

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa-Ha Lane
CrossesSouth Fork Bishop Creek
Location0.2 MI N of RTE 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.36448, -118.42748
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2022
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic984 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 Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa-Ha Lane over South Fork Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.