US Bridges

1096: Marys River over Marys River

PoorPosted for load

Elko County, Nevada · 48 MI NW of Wells Nv · Structure no. 000000000L59228

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1096: Marys River over Marys River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1096: Marys River over Marys River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries1096: Marys River
CrossesMarys River
Location48 MI NW of Wells Nv
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateNevada
Coordinates41.57923, -115.3578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$746,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1096: Marys River over Marys River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1096: Marys River over Marys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 1096: Marys River over Marys River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 1096: Marys River over Marys River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 1096: Marys River over Marys River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.