California 182
Southbound California 182 approaches its end at U.S. 395 in Bridgeport in the scenic Eastern Sierra Nevada. Photo taken 07/25/09.
California 182 is part of a bistate corridor from U.S. 395 at Bridgeport north to Wellington, Nevada. The route in Nevada is known as Nevada 338, and the route spends much of its time passing through the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest.
California 182 north | |
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Upon leaving the U.S. 395 intersection, northbound California 182 begins with a mileage sign that provides the distance to three destinations in Nevada: Smith (48 miles), Yerington (Alternate U.S. 95, 67 miles), and Fernley (Interstate 80, 118 miles via Alternate U.S. 95 north). California 182 will follow the East Walker River to Devils Gate, where the highway leaves California and enters Nevada. Photo taken 07/25/09. |
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This is the first California 182 north reassurance shield; it is posted below the mileage sign. Photo taken 07/25/09. |
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California 182 carries two lanes. The next motorist services are available in the Smith Valley at Yerington. Photo taken 07/25/09. |
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A blue information sign advises that the next services are 70 miles ahead. The next left turn connects to the Bridgeport Airport. Photo taken 07/25/09. |
California 182 south | |
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Leaving Nevada, Nevada 338 ends and California 182 begins, continuing the journey from Sweetwater, Nevada, toward Bridgeport. While a welcome to California sign is posted at the state line, there is no initial reassurance shield for California 182 ... in fact, there are no southbound reassurance shields except the end shield at U.S. 395 in Bridgeport. Photo taken 09/07/09. |
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The first postmile (12.50) is posted shortly thereafter. California 182 passes through Devils Gate as it follows the East Walker River south toward Bridgeport. Photo taken 09/07/09. |
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For the next eight miles (into the Bridgeport Valley), snow is not removed from California 182 during hours of darkness. Photo taken 09/07/09. |
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Watch for curves for the next eight miles. Photo taken 09/07/09. |
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This mileage sign along California 182 provides the distance to U.S. 395 and Bridgeport, which is 11 miles south of this point. We are now about 1.5 miles south of the Nevada-California state line. Photo taken 09/07/09. |
Page Updated April 17, 2010.