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U. S. Route 395
Length: 1305 mi (2100 km)
Formed: 1926
South end: I-15 in Hesperia, CA
Major
junctions:		 US 6 in Bishop, CA
US 50 in Carson City, NV
I-80 in Reno, NV
US 20 in Burns, OR
I-84/US 30 in Pendleton, OR
I-82 in Tri-Cities, WA
I-90/US 2 in Spokane, WA
North end: BC 395 at US-Canada border near Laurier, WA
United States Numbered Highways
Spur of US 95
List - Bannered - Divided - Replaced

U. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California The City of Hesperia is part of San Bernardino County California located in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles US Route 6, also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a main route of the U Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, USA The population was 3575 at the 2000 census US Route 50 is a major east-west route of the US Highway system, stretching just over 3000 miles (4800 km from Ocean City Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean Interstate 80 (I-80 is the second-longest Interstate Highway in the United States (after I-90) US Route 20 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies U Burns is a city in and county seat of Harney County, Oregon, United States. In the US state of Oregon, Interstate 84 travels east-west following the Columbia River and the rough path of the old Oregon Trail In the US state of Oregon, US Route 30, a major east-west US Highway, runs from its western terminus in Astoria to the Idaho Pendleton (ˈpɛnəltɨn is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. Interstate 82 (I-82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg Washington to I-84 near Umatilla Oregon The Tri-Cities is a metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers US Route 2 is an east-west US Highway spanning across the northern continental United States. Highway 395 is a very short cross-border spur in the West Kootenay region of the province just 4 km (2½ mi long The Canada – United States border is the international Border between Canada and the United States. The system of United States Numbered Highways (often called U US Route 95 is a north-south United States highway. Unlike many other US highways it has not seen deletion or replacement on most of the course caused by an encroaching The following is a list of United States Numbered Highways. It includes U An auxiliary US Route is an Auxiliary route (alternate route loop or spur designated with an auxiliary sign above (or occasionally below the route shield or a suffix after Not to be confused with Divided highway portions of the US Highway system. This is a list of highways mostly US Routes bypassed by Interstate Highways Unless otherwise specified designations are as of ca S. Route 395 is a U.S. Route in the western United States. The system of United States Numbered Highways (often called U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The southern terminus of the route is in the Mojave Desert at Interstate 15 near Hesperia. For the indigenous American tribe see Mohave. The Mojave Desert (moʊˈhɑːvi or /məˈhɑːvi/ ( Hayikwiir Mat'aar in Mojave Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California The City of Hesperia is part of San Bernardino County California located in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles The northern terminus is at the Canadian border near Laurier, where the road becomes Highway 395 upon entering British Columbia. The Canada – United States border is the international Border between Canada and the United States. Highway 395 is a very short cross-border spur in the West Kootenay region of the province just 4 km (2½ mi long British Columbia (ˌbrɪtɨʃ kəˈlʌmbiə ( BC) ( (la Colombie-Britannique C At one time, the route extended south to San Diego.

The route runs through the U.S. states of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. US 395 runs along the east side of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley and crosses through the Modoc Plateau along its routing. The Sierra Nevada ( Spanish for "Snowy Range" is a Mountain range located in the U Owens Valley is the arid valley of the Owens River in southeastern California in the United States. The Modoc Plateau lies in the northeast corner of California as well as parts of Oregon and Nevada.

Contents

Route description

Major cities

California

Main article: U.S. Route 395 in California

US-395 begins in Hesperia, California at the junction with Interstate 15. Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, USA The population was 3575 at the 2000 census Susanville is a city and county seat of Lassen County, California, USA Alturas is the County seat of Modoc County, California, United States. Lakeview is a city in Lake County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2474 at the 2000 census. Burns is a city in and county seat of Harney County, Oregon, United States. Pendleton (ˈpɛnəltɨn is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. Hermiston is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States, near the junction of I-82 and I-84. The Tri-Cities is a metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U In the US state of California, US Route 395 is a route which traverses from Interstate 15 near the southern city limits of Hesperia, north The City of Hesperia is part of San Bernardino County California located in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California It intersects State Route 18 near Adelanto, California. State Route 18 in the US state of California runs from State Route 210 in San Bernardino to State Route 138 near Adelanto Adelanto is a city in San Bernardino County, California about 9 miles northwest of Victorville. Then, it intersects State Route 58 at a small town known as Kramer Junction, California. State Route 58 is an East - West Highway across the southern San Joaquin Valley, the Tehachapi Mountains, which border the Kramer Junction (also known as "Four Corners" is a small community in the Mojave Desert at the intersection of U The highway continues along the Sierra Nevada towards Bishop, California, where it meets State Route 168. The Sierra Nevada ( Spanish for "Snowy Range" is a Mountain range located in the U Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, USA The population was 3575 at the 2000 census State Route 168 is a State highway in California, USA which is separated into three distinct segments in part by the Sierra Nevada mountains Going through the town of Bishop, US 395 meets U.S. Highway 6. US Route 6, also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a main route of the U

From Bishop to Topaz Lake US 395 is designated a scenic highway by the state legislature. Topaz Lake is an artificial Reservoir located on the California - Nevada border about 75 miles (120 km south of Reno.

The highway exits California to serve the Reno, Nevada metropolitan area but then returns. This northern piece also follows the Sierra Nevada. It passes through the towns of Susanville and Alturas, also serves several points of interest along this portion, such as the Hallelujah Junction, Honey Lake, and the Modoc Plateau. Susanville is a city and county seat of Lassen County, California, USA Alturas is the County seat of Modoc County, California, United States. Hallelujah Junction is a piece written for two Pianos by the American composer John Adams. Honey Lake is a medium-sized natural Lake located in the Great Basin in the western United States. The Modoc Plateau lies in the northeast corner of California as well as parts of Oregon and Nevada.

Nevada

Main article: U.S. Route 395 in Nevada
U.S. 395 south of US 50 junction near Carson City, Nevada
U. In the US state of Nevada, US Route 395 clips a corner of Nevada near Lake Tahoe and serves the cities of Gardnerville, Minden S. 395 south of US 50 junction near Carson City, Nevada

U. US Route 50 is a major east-west route of the US Highway system, stretching just over 3000 miles (4800 km from Ocean City Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean S. 395 in Nevada is a major highway, the majority of which is now or is scheduled to be upgraded to Interstate Highway standards. I-blank widesvg|90px|right]] Standards for Interstate Highways in the United States are defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials The portion from Carson City to Reno is also designated as Interstate 580 but is not signed as such, except on mile markers (US 395 mile markers can be seen alongside Virginia Street from Lemmon Valley to Mount Rose Highway). Interstate 580 (I-580 in Nevada is an unsigned Interstate highway in northwestern Nevada. The highway follows the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada from state line to state line. The Sierra Nevada ( Spanish for "Snowy Range" is a Mountain range located in the U

U. S. 395 enters Nevada at Topaz Lake then descends to Carson Valley where it becomes the main streets of Gardnerville, Minden and Carson City. Topaz Lake is an artificial Reservoir located on the California - Nevada border about 75 miles (120 km south of Reno. Gardnerville is a Census-designated place (CDP in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. Minden is a Census-designated place (CDP in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. In Reno the highway is designated the Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway. Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader The highway returns to California just north of Reno at Bordertown. Points of interest along the highway include:

Oregon

Main article: U.S. Route 395 in Oregon

US 395 enters Oregon at New Pine Creek, then heads north to Lakeview. In the US state of Oregon, US Route 395 traverses the desert and rural areas on the eastern side of the state Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Lakeview is a city in Lake County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2474 at the 2000 census. At Lakeview, it overlaps Oregon Route 140 for five miles, then continues to north to Valley Falls. Oregon Route 140 is an Oregon State highway that serves the southern portion of the state At Valley Falls, it turns northeast through Wagontire to Riley. Wagontire is an unincorporated community in Harney County, Oregon, United States, on U Riley Oregon is an unincorporated community located in Harney County, Oregon, United States. Near Riley, US 395 overlaps US 20 through Hines and Burns. US Route 20 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies U Hines is a city in Harney County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1623 at the 2000 census Burns is a city in and county seat of Harney County, Oregon, United States. Approximately two miles northeast of Burns, US 395 turns north through Seneca and Canyon City to John Day. Seneca is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. The population was 223 at the 2000 census Canyon City is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. John Day is a city located about north of Canyon City in Grant County Oregon, at the intersection of U At John Day, it overlaps US 26 and heads west to Mount Vernon. In the US state of Oregon, US Route 26 is a major cross-state State highway, connecting U Mount Vernon is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. At Mount Vernon, US 395 turns north through Long Creek and Pilot Rock to Pendleton. Long Creek is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census Pilot Rock is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. Pendleton (ˈpɛnəltɨn is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. At Pendleton, it overlaps Interstate 84 and US 30 west to Stanfield. In the US state of Oregon, Interstate 84 travels east-west following the Columbia River and the rough path of the old Oregon Trail In the US state of Oregon, US Route 30, a major east-west US Highway, runs from its western terminus in Astoria to the Idaho Stanfield is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. At Stanfield, US 395 turns north through Hermiston to Umatilla. Hermiston is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States, near the junction of I-82 and I-84. Umatilla (ˌjuməˈtɪlə is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. East of Umatilla, it overlaps US 730 and heads west to Interstate 82. US Route 730 is a US highway in the US states of Oregon and Washington. Interstate 82 (I-82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg Washington to I-84 near Umatilla Oregon It then overlaps I-82 to the Washington state line at the Columbia River. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Columbia River (known as

Oregon highway designations

The Oregon section of US 395 is composed of the following named highways (see Oregon highways and routes), from south to north:

Washington

Main article: U.S. Route 395 in Washington

US-395 enters Washington with I-82 over the Columbia River. In the US state of Washington, US Route 395 is a major State highway in two parts separated by a long overlap with Interstate 90 Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Interstate 82 (I-82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg Washington to I-84 near Umatilla Oregon The Columbia River (known as At exit 113, US 395 splits from I-82, entering the Tri-Cities area. After departing the freeway, it passes residential areas south of Kennewick. Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U After that there is a stoplight at 27th Avenue. The traffic light, also known as traffic signal, stop light, traffic lamp, stop-and-go lights, robot or semaphore, The next major intersection is at 10th next to Fred Meyer, then at West Kennewick Avenue, followed by the intersections at West Clearwater Avenue and North Yelm Street, then heads toward the Columbia River. In the field of Road transport, an intersection is a road junction where two or more Roads either meet or cross at grade (they are Fred Meyer Inc is an American company founded in 1922 in Portland Oregon by Fred G The Columbia River (known as It then passes over the Columbia River as the Blue Bridge with a view of the Cable Bridge (WA-397) to the east as it proceeds toward I-182/US-12. The Blue Bridge (officially named the Pioneer Memorial Bridge) is a four-lane arch- Truss bridge connecting Pasco, Washington to Kennewick The Cable Bridge, officially called the Ed Hendler Bridge and sometimes called the Intercity Bridge, spans the Columbia River between Pasco and State Route 397, or Highway 397, is a minor Highway servicing the Tri-Cities of southeastern Washington. Interstate 182 (I-182 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-82 west of Richland to US 12 in Pasco. US Route 12, or US 12, is an east-west United States highway running from Grays Harbor on the Pacific Ocean in the state of Washington to downtown The Blue Bridge has often traffic backups, especally during rush hour. US 395 joins I-182 for a short distance to Pasco, where it separates from the freeway. Pasco (ˈpæskoʊ is a city in and the County seat of Franklin County, Washington, United States. Past I-182, it passes the Tri-Cities Airport before resuming a north/south direction at the Oregon Avenue interchange. Tri-Cities Airport is a public Airport located 2 miles (3 km northwest of Pasco, in Franklin County, Washington, USA. Outside of Pasco, US 395 crosses through farmland and little towns until it combines with I-90 at the town of Ritzville. Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers Ritzville is a city in Adams County, Washington, United States. From there it goes to Spokane (US-2 merges into I-90/US-395 as they enter the city) and splits from I-90 at the Division Street exit.

US 395 currently runs north on Division Street to travel through Spokane. WSDOT is constructing the US 395 North Spokane Corridor, which is a completely new freeway that will run from I-90 (around the Thor/Freya exit) northward to the existing US 395 north of Wandermere. The Washington State Department of Transportation ( WSDOT) was established in 1905 Construction on the new freeway began between Wandermere and Francis in 2003. The freeway will take many years to complete due to funding.

US-395 (along with US-2) proceed north through Spokane as Division Street to the north edge of the city where they split (US-2 heading Northeast to Idaho). US-395 then proceeds north to the Canadian border.

Legally, the Washington section of US-395, with the exception of concurrencies with Interstate 82, Interstate 182 and with Interstate 90 and U.S. 2, is defined at Washington Revised Code § 47. Interstate 82 (I-82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg Washington to I-84 near Umatilla Oregon Interstate 182 (I-182 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-82 west of Richland to US 12 in Pasco. Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers US Route 2 is an east-west US Highway spanning across the northern continental United States. 17. 575. [1]

History

US Highway 395 once extended to downtown San Diego. This part of the highway is now the alignments of Interstate 15 from Hesperia to Devore and Interstate 215 from Devore to Temecula where it meets Interstate 15 again. Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Interstate 215 (I-215 in California is a long north-south Interstate Highway in the " Inland Empire " region of Southern California Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. From Temecula the old route follows Interstate 15 again to east of Fallbrook where the original US 395 still exists as a frontage road. Fallbrook is a Census-designated place (CDP in northern San Diego County California. "Old US 395" can be followed from north of State Route 76 through Escondido where it meets Interstate 15 again. State Route 76 is a Highway through northern San Diego County; the western eight miles (13 km are alternatively known as the "San Luis Rey Mission Escondido ( "eskun-DEE-doe") is a city located in northern San Diego County California just north of the city of San Diego. Finally, State Route 163, the old routing of US 395, splits off Interstate 15 at the south end of Miramar and follows the Cabrillo Freeway into downtown San Diego. State Route 163, also named the Cabrillo Freeway, is an 11 Mile (18 km) stretch of Freeway which was once the southern end of U Miramar is a neighborhood in the northern part of the city of San Diego, California, USA State Route 163, also named the Cabrillo Freeway, is an 11 Mile (18 km) stretch of Freeway which was once the southern end of U

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US Route 95 is a north-south United States highway. Unlike many other US highways it has not seen deletion or replacement on most of the course caused by an encroaching US Route 195 (US 195 is a north-south US Route serving the southeastern area of Washington. US Route 295 was a route that existed from 1926 to 1968, entirely in the state of Washington.
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