US Bridges

US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-395-46.24 · Structure no. 47 0059R

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel in Mono County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,111 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS Highway 395 NB
CrossesRush Creek Channel
Location09-MNO-395-46.24
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates37.89151, -119.09148
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2021)
Projected traffic5,111 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel 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 US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 395 NB over Rush Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.