US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-116.34 · Structure no. 47 0056

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch in Mono County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,977 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesRoadside Drainage Ditch
Location09-MNO-395-116.34
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates38.63433, -119.52363
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2019)
Projected traffic8,977 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Roadside Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch 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 Roadside Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.