US Bridges

Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Lyon County, Nevada · Southeast of Yerington · Structure no. B1348

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesOld SR 3C E. Wk.R
CrossesEast Fork Walker Rvr
LocationSoutheast of Yerington
RouteCounty Highway 3C
StateNevada
Coordinates38.71849, -118.97961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 3C E. Wk.R over East Fork Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.