US Bridges

Topaz Lane over West Walker River

Good

Mono County, California · 0.1 MI E RTE 395 Pm 114 · Structure no. 47C0005

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Topaz Lane over West Walker River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Topaz Lane over West Walker River in Mono County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTopaz Lane
CrossesWest Walker River
Location0.1 MI E RTE 395 Pm 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61061, -119.51767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2019)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Topaz Lane over West Walker River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Topaz Lane 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 Topaz Lane over West Walker River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Topaz Lane over West Walker River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Topaz Lane over West Walker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.