US Bridges

BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal

FairPosted for load

Churchill County, Nevada · Behind Tribal Clinic · Structure no. 0000H61645B0335

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBIA IRR RTE 191
CrossesCanal
LocationBehind Tribal Clinic
RouteFederal Lands Road 191
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48364, -118.76078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR RTE 191 over Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.