US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-76.89 · Structure no. 47 0047

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow in Mono County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesRickey Ditch Overflow
Location09-MNO-395-76.89
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates38.25648, -119.23369
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rickey Ditch Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow 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 Rickey Ditch Overflow carry?

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

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.