US Bridges

Miller LN over Walker Rvr

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · North of Yerington · Structure no. B1519

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller LN over Walker Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miller LN over Walker Rvr 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesMiller LN
CrossesWalker Rvr
LocationNorth of Yerington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.04821, -119.13329
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2017)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller LN over Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller LN over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Miller LN over Walker Rvr carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Miller LN over Walker Rvr?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Miller LN over Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.