US Bridges

Lux LN over Walker Rvr

Fair

Lyon County, Nevada · North of Yerington · Structure no. B1608

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lux LN over Walker Rvr is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron girder and floorbeam system carrying Lux LN over Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 5 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesLux LN
CrossesWalker Rvr
LocationNorth of Yerington
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.09111, -119.12522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic151 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lux LN over Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lux LN 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 Lux LN over Walker Rvr carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lux LN over Walker Rvr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lux LN over Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.