US Bridges

Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam

Good

Mono County, California · Lake Mary Dam · Structure no. 050452000001006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam in Mono County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaved Road
CrossesLake Mary Dam
LocationLake Mary Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 4S09
Coordinates37.60534, -119.01049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam 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 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Paved Road over Lake Mary Dam?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.