US Bridges

Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl

Good

Inyo County, California · 0.2 MI E Brockman Lane · Structure no. 48C0043

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,471 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDixon Lane
CrossesBishop Creek Bypass Cnl
Location0.2 MI E Brockman Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.39033, -118.42557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,471 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 Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl 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 Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Lane over Bishop Creek Bypass Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.