US Bridges

Aberdeen Station R over Owens River

Good

Inyo County, California · 0.8 MI E of RTE 395 JCT · Structure no. 48C0031

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aberdeen Station R over Owens River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aberdeen Station R over Owens River in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAberdeen Station R
CrossesOwens River
Location0.8 MI E of RTE 395 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.99919, -118.21741
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
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Aberdeen Station R over Owens River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aberdeen Station R over Owens River 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 Aberdeen Station R over Owens River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aberdeen Station R over Owens River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Aberdeen Station R over Owens River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.