Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk
PoorClosed to trafficLyon County, Nevada · Dayton · Structure no. B1711
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Av over Gold Canyon Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.