US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY

Fair

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-395-R22.97 · Structure no. 07 0025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesUP RR & BNSF RY
Location02-LAS-395-R22.97
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyLassen County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.01272, -120.09738
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2009)
Projected traffic7,524 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY 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 UP RR & BNSF RY carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over UP RR & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.