US Bridges

County Road #745 over Bruneau River

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · 2 MI South of Rowland Nv · Structure no. 040901000001153

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

County Road #745 over Bruneau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road #745 over Bruneau River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #745
CrossesBruneau River
Location2 MI South of Rowland Nv
RouteCounty Highway 56745
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.91153, -115.67495
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #745 over Bruneau River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #745 over Bruneau 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road #745 over Bruneau River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Road #745 over Bruneau River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #745 over Bruneau River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.