Mono County Bridge Report Card
Mono County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mono County, California
Mono County has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.4% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 152 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mono County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 152 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.4% | 10.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 160,839 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 152 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mono County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Lane over West Walker River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 82 | 1951 |
| 32017 over Buckeye Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1960 |
| Forest Road 62 over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1979 |
| U.s. Highway 395 over Rickey Ditch Overflow | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 6,950 | 1965 |
| U.s. Highway 395 over Crooked Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,100 | 1970 |
| US Highway 395 SB over State Route 203 | High traffic | Fair | 9,500 | 1969 |
| US Highway 395 SB over Mammoth Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,450 | 1969 |
| U.s. Highway 395 over Roadside Drainage Ditch | High traffic | Good | 7,450 | 1989 |
| US Highway 395 NB over Mammoth Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,000 | 1969 |
| U.s. Highway 395 over South Branch Robinson CR | High traffic | Good | 6,950 | 1934 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.