US Bridges

Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Nevada · South of Yerington · Structure no. B1611

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNordyke RD
CrossesWest Fork Walker Rvr
LocationSouth of Yerington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.88937, -119.17934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2017)
Projected traffic181 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nordyke RD over West Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nordyke RD over West Fork Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.