US Bridges

Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr

Fair

Lyon County, Nevada · East of Smith · Structure no. B1612

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Wy
CrossesWest Walker Rvr
LocationEast of Smith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.83899, -119.27529
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Wy over West 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 Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Wy over West Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.