US Bridges

Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · Southwest of Minden · Structure no. B1492

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMottsville Lane
CrossesW Fork Carson Rvr
LocationSouthwest of Minden
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates38.93215, -119.79976
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mottsville Lane over W Fork Carson Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.