US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-76.31 · Structure no. 47 0013

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River in Mono County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 64 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,549 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesEast Walker River
Location09-MNO-395-76.31
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates38.25567, -119.22342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2019)
Projected traffic7,549 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 East Walker River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over East Walker River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.