US Bridges

SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · North of Smith · Structure no. B 822

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 824 Day LN
CrossesWest Walker Rvr
LocationNorth of Smith
RouteState Highway 824
StateNevada
Coordinates38.82342, -119.32858
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2017)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 824 Day LN over West Walker 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 824 Day LN over West Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.