US Bridges

Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · App 5 MI SE of Mtn City · Structure no. 040901000001085

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Route 10126
CrossesOwyhee River
LocationApp 5 MI SE of Mtn City
RouteFederal Lands Road 56126
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.72607, -115.8954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1994)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.