US Bridges

Cunningham Lane over West Walker River

PoorPosted for load

Mono County, California · 0.3 MI E Rt 395 Pm 112.5 · Structure no. 47C0012

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cunningham Lane over West Walker River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Cunningham Lane over West Walker River in Mono County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCunningham Lane
CrossesWest Walker River
Location0.3 MI E Rt 395 Pm 112.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.57974, -119.50689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2019)
Projected traffic104 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cunningham Lane over West Walker River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cunningham Lane over West Walker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cunningham Lane over West Walker River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cunningham Lane over West Walker River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cunningham Lane over West Walker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.