US Bridges

State Route 108 over Sardine Creek

Fair

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-108-3.05 · Structure no. 47 0061

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 108 over Sardine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 108 over Sardine Creek 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 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 108
CrossesSardine Creek
Location09-MNO-108-3.05
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates38.31241, -119.59976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2022)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 108 over Sardine Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 108 over Sardine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 108 over Sardine Creek carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 108 over Sardine Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 108 over Sardine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.