US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-R12.48 · Structure no. 47 0052

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek in Mono County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,573 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location09-MNO-395-R12.48
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates37.57269, -118.71363
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2017)
Projected traffic16,573 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.