US Bridges

Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · S. of Yerington · Structure no. B3197

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNordyke Road
CrossesEast Fork Walker River
LocationS. of Yerington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates38.88886, -119.16794
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nordyke Road over East Fork Walker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.