US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-79.48 · Structure no. 47 0034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek in Mono County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesN Br Buckeye Creek
Location09-MNO-395-79.48
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates38.26378, -119.27724
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2019)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 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 N Br Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek 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 N Br Buckeye Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over N Br Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.