US Bridges

1703: Marys River over Marys River

Good

Elko County, Nevada · 39 MI NW of Wells Nv · Structure no. 0000000L2007130

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1703: Marys River over Marys River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1703: Marys River over Marys River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1703: Marys River
CrossesMarys River
Location39 MI NW of Wells Nv
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateNevada
Coordinates41.52314, -115.25058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1703: Marys River over Marys River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1703: Marys River over Marys 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 1703: Marys River over Marys River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1703: Marys River over Marys River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 1703: Marys River over Marys River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.