US Bridges

State Route 108 over West Walker River

Good

Mono County, California · 09-MNO-108-12.93 · Structure no. 47 0020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 108 over West Walker River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 108 over West Walker River in Mono County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,716 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 108
CrossesWest Walker River
Location09-MNO-108-12.93
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates38.36585, -119.48251
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2019)
Projected traffic3,716 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 108 over West Walker River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 108 over West Walker River 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 State Route 108 over West Walker River carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 108 over West Walker River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 108 over West Walker River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.