FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US HIGHWAY 395

Carrying US HIGHWAY 395 over LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT

09-INY-395-31.28, Inyo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 395

The US HIGHWAY 395 bridge in Inyo, California carries US HIGHWAY 395 over LOS ANGELES AQUEDUCT. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US HIGHWAY 395 compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of California bridges
67
Bridges in Inyo · 3 in Poor condition
US HIGHWAY 395 29.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1953
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
48 0010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US HIGHWAY 395 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US HIGHWAY 395 against other structures in Inyo 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 US HIGHWAY 395?

US HIGHWAY 395 in Inyo, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US HIGHWAY 395 inspected?

US HIGHWAY 395'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 12,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 395 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US HIGHWAY 395?

US HIGHWAY 395 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 395?

US HIGHWAY 395 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US HIGHWAY 395 and does age affect safety?

US HIGHWAY 395 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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