Sweetwater Road over East Walker River
GoodLyon County, Nevada · NW of Sonoma · Structure no. 041702000001162
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Sweetwater Road over East Walker River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sweetwater Road over East Walker River in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetwater Road over East Walker River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater Road over East 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 Sweetwater Road over East Walker River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Sweetwater Road over East Walker River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater Road over East Walker River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.