US Bridges

US 50 over UPRR

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · Hazen · Structure no. G2845W

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over UPRR in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,417 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesUPRR
LocationHazen
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.55961, -119.03912
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2021)
Projected traffic11,417 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over UPRR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 50 over UPRR carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over UPRR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.