US Bridges

IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River

Good

Elko County, Nevada · 10.6 KM SE of Nv HWY 228 · Structure no. 00000000000H319

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Rt 1
CrossesS Fork Humboldt River
Location10.6 KM SE of Nv HWY 228
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateNevada
Coordinates40.56417, -115.60653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic214 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Rt 1 over S Fork Humboldt River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.