Five Bridges Road over Owens River
GoodInyo County, California · 1.6 MI N. of RTE 6 · Structure no. 48C0047
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Bridges Road over Owens River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Bridges Road over Owens River in Inyo County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five Bridges Road over Owens River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five Bridges Road 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 Five Bridges Road over Owens River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Five Bridges Road over Owens River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Five Bridges Road over Owens River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.