US Bridges

FR EU05 over Susie Crk

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Carlin · Structure no. B 45

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR EU05 over Susie Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FR EU05 over Susie Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesFR EU05
CrossesSusie Crk
LocationEast of Carlin
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72323, -116.07779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic166 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 FR EU05 over Susie Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR EU05 over Susie 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FR EU05 over Susie Crk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR EU05 over Susie Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FR EU05 over Susie Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.