US Bridges

SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr

Fair

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Minden · Structure no. B 553

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 74 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 88 Woodfords RD
CrossesE Fork Carson Rvr
LocationSouth of Minden
RouteState Highway 88
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.94621, -119.77949
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$766,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 Woodfords RD over E Fork Carson Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.