Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr
GoodElko County, Nevada · Southeast of Tuscarora · Structure no. B 348
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 18 over Owyhee Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.