US Bridges

IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Elko County, Nevada · North of Elko · Structure no. B 390

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesIRR SR225 Mtn City
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNorth of Elko
RouteState Highway 225
StateNevada
Coordinates41.47971, -115.81419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt 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 IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SR225 Mtn City over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.