US Bridges

Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek

Good

Mono County, California · 1.9 MI S/O JCT US 395 · Structure no. 47C0016

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek in Mono County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 105 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesLower Rock Crk RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.9 MI S/O JCT US 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.5355, -118.64265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic728 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.

What condition is Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.