US Bridges

US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Near Jackpot · Structure no. B 232

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesSalmon Falls Crk
LocationNear Jackpot
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.94353, -114.68714
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk 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 US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Salmon Falls Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.