US Bridges

SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Near Deeth · Structure no. B 407

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR230 Starr Vly RD
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNear Deeth
RouteState Highway 230
StateNevada
Coordinates41.05506, -115.27577
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR230 Starr Vly RD over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.