US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal

Good

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-395-62.19 · Structure no. 07 0030

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,975
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 years old, older 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 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesStandish Irrig. Canal
Location02-LAS-395-62.19
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates40.38134, -120.56953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2009)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Standish Irrig. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.