US Bridges

Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal

Good

Inyo County, California · 0.1 MI W of RTE 395 JCT · Structure no. 48C0040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReynolds Road
CrossesBig Pine Creek Canal
Location0.1 MI W of RTE 395 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.18672, -118.30573
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2018)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal 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 Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Road over Big Pine Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.