US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD

Fair

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-395-R0.10 · Structure no. 07 0072R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,631 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesEvans Canyon RD
Location02-LAS-395-R0.10
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates39.71, -120.03493
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2009)
Projected traffic6,631 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Evans Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD 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 Evans Canyon RD carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Evans Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.