US Bridges

IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr

Good

Mineral County, Nevada · Schurz · Structure no. B 626

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr in Mineral County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIRR US 95
CrossesWalker Rvr
LocationSchurz
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates38.95324, -118.81026
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 95 over Walker Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.