IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River
FairElko County, Nevada · 7.3 KM SE to Owyhee · Structure no. 00000000000H305
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River 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 IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Owyhee River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.