FOREST ROAD 62
Carrying FOREST ROAD 62 over WOLF CREEK
3 MI EAST OF SH 108, Mono, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOREST ROAD 62
The FOREST ROAD 62 bridge in Mono, California carries FOREST ROAD 62 over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOREST ROAD 62 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 041702000001063
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
FOREST ROAD 62 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FOREST ROAD 62 against other structures in Mono and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FOREST ROAD 62?
FOREST ROAD 62 in Mono, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOREST ROAD 62 inspected?
FOREST ROAD 62's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOREST ROAD 62 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FOREST ROAD 62?
FOREST ROAD 62 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST ROAD 62?
FOREST ROAD 62 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FOREST ROAD 62 and does age affect safety?
FOREST ROAD 62 was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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