US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River

Good

Elko County, Nevada · 0.15 KM N of BIA Route 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 5
CrossesS Fork Humboldt River
Location0.15 KM N of BIA Route 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 5
StateNevada
Coordinates40.55933, -115.59083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 5 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 RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Humboldt River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.