Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek
GoodElko County, Nevada · 10 MI East of Mtn City · Structure no. 041706000001019
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road 56931 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.