U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek
FairLassen County, California · 02-LAS-395-15.87 · Structure no. 07 0023
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Long Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.