I580atGalena Creek Bridge
Live camera on US-395, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
Weather at Mt Rose Summit
Wind Advisory in effect — Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
- Tonight
- Mostly Clear
- Temperature
- 42°F
- Wind
- 40 to 45 mph
- Zone
- NVZ002
Where this camera is
This camera is the red marker; the blue dots are the other cameras on US-395. Click one to open it.
What this camera shows
This live video stream captures the current traffic flow and surface conditions directly on the Galena Creek Bridge. Positioned at an elevation of 5,081 feet, this camera sits higher than both the nearby S. Washoe Valley and Galena Forest Bridge viewpoints. Because of this elevation difference, the bridge often experiences different weather patterns than the surrounding lower terrain. Watching the live motion here provides an immediate indication of whether vehicles are maintaining speed or encountering delays, which is particularly useful for detecting sudden accidents or stalled traffic that a static image would miss.
When visibility is low, this feed helps distinguish between localized fog and more widespread storm activity. By comparing this view to the cameras at lower elevations, drivers can gauge whether precipitation is accumulating on the bridge deck or if conditions are improving as traffic descends toward the valley floor. If the pavement appears wet or snow-covered here while lower cameras remain clear, motorists should anticipate changing conditions and potential speed restrictions ahead.
The cameras either side
More cameras on US-395
- US-395 at Airport Rd
- US-395 at Gardnerville RWIS
- US-395 at Leviathan Mine Southbound
- US-395 at Coleville / SR-108 Sonora Junction
- US-395 at Bridgeport
- US-395 at Lee Vining / Conway Summit
Other roads
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