US Bridges

State Route 158 over Rush Creek

Fair

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-158-5.90 · Structure no. 47 0055

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 158 over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Route 158 over Rush Creek in Mono County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesState Route 158
CrossesRush Creek
Location09-MNO-158-5.90
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates37.76594, -119.1215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2017)
Projected traffic3,753 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 158 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 158 over Rush 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 State Route 158 over Rush Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 158 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 158 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.