US Bridges

US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Near Contact · Structure no. B 658

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesSalmon Falls Creek
LocationNear Contact
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.75198, -114.76395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Salmon Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.