Old SR 3C over East Walker River
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Nevada · West of Hawthorne · Structure no. B1475
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 3C over East Walker River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old SR 3C over East Walker River in Lyon 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 3C over East Walker River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 3C over East Walker River 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 over East Walker River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Old SR 3C over East Walker River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 3C over East Walker River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.