US Bridges

Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct

Fair

Inyo County, California · 0.6 MI E/O RTE 395 · Structure no. 48C0045

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesManzanar-Reward RD
CrossesLos Angeles Aqueduct
Location0.6 MI E/O RTE 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.73923, -118.13923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct 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 Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Manzanar-Reward RD over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.