US Bridges

U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-R44.21R · Structure no. 47 0057R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct in Mono County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 395
CrossesLos Angeles Aqueduct
Location09-MNO-395-R44.21R
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates37.86163, -119.08588
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Los Angeles Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.