US Bridges

US 95A over Walker Rvr

Fair

Lyon County, Nevada · Yerington · Structure no. B 600

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95A over Walker Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 95A over Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,643 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95A
CrossesWalker Rvr
LocationYerington
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.99395, -119.17881
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,643 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 95A over Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95A over Walker 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 US 95A over Walker Rvr carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 95A over Walker Rvr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 95A over Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.