US Bridges

US 93 over Shoshone Creek

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · South of Jackpot · Structure no. B1009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Shoshone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 93 over Shoshone Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesShoshone Creek
LocationSouth of Jackpot
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.95145, -114.68051
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Shoshone Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Shoshone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Shoshone Creek carry?

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

How long is US 93 over Shoshone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 93 over Shoshone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.