US Bridges

1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R

Good

Elko County, Nevada · 15 MI N of JCT SR 225/226 · Structure no. 000000000L59225

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries1080: Haystack
CrossesNorth Fork of Humboldt R
Location15 MI N of JCT SR 225/226
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateNevada
Coordinates41.36885, -115.78606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R 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 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 1080: Haystack over North Fork of Humboldt R?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.