US Bridges

IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Near Lee · Structure no. B 552

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesIRR SR228 Jiggs RD
CrossesS Fork Humboldt Rvr
LocationNear Lee
RouteState Highway 228
StateNevada
Coordinates40.60572, -115.69107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork 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 IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR228 Jiggs RD over S Fork Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.