State Route 182
The south end of California State Route 182 ties into U.S. 395 at Bridgeport and Bridgeport Valley in the scenic Eastern Sierra Nevada. - 07/25/2009
California 182 is part of a bistate corridor from U.S. 395 at Bridgeport north to Wellington, Nevada. The route in Nevada is designated State Route 338, and the bulk of the highway passes through Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest.
North
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.
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This is the first California 182 north reassurance shield; it is posted below the mileage sign.
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California 182 carries two lanes. The next motorist services are available in the Smith Valley at Yerington.
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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.
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South
Leaving the Silver State, Nevada State Route 338 ends and California State Route 182 begins. While a welcome to California sign is posted at the state line, there is no initial reassurance shield for California 182. Additionally, there are no southbound reassurance shields except the end shield at U.S. 395 in Bridgeport.
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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.
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For the next eight miles (into the Bridgeport Valley), snow is not removed from California 182 during hours of darkness.
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Watch for curves for the next eight miles.
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Located around 1.5 miles beyond the state border, this mileage sign along California 182 provides the distance to U.S. 395 and Bridgeport, which is 11 miles south of this point.
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Following the East Walker River, southbound California 182 proceeds south through beautiful mountain scenery.
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Bridgeport Reservoir emerges on the southwest side of California 182. A dam at the north end of the lake holds back the East Walker River to form this reservoir.
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The Sierra Nevada rise in the distance above the Bridgeport Valley.
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Southbound California 182 approaches Masonic Road.
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The next right turn connects California 182 south with the boat ramp to Bridgeport Reservoir.
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This view looks west across Bridgeport Reservoir.
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Southbound California 182 continues south along the eastern edge of Bridgeport Reservoir toward the unincorporated community of Bridgeport.
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A sign welcomes visitors to Bridgeport Reservoir.
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This view looks back at the reservoir again.
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The southern end of Bridgeport Reservoir includes wetlands and lowlands that may or may not be under water depending on the level of the reservoir.
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A regulatory sign advises inbound motorists to obtain a certificate of inspection for any agricultural commodities brought into the state of California.
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California 182 curves to the west for the final distance to U.S. 395. The next right connects to the Bridgeport Airport.
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The only shield found on southbound California 182 is posted here at the southern terminus. This end shield is posted prior to the U.S. 395 intersection.
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A mileage sign provides the distance to Bishop (90 miles) and Los Angeles (358 miles) via U.S. 395 south. Turn right along U.S. 395 north to downtown Bridgeport, where all motorist services are available. Bridgeport is the seat of Mono County.
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SR 182 intersects U.S. 395 across from the East Walker River and Bridgeport Valley.
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Photo Credits:
- Andy Field: 07/25/09, 09/07/09
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Page Updated Saturday April 17, 2010.