US Bridges

SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River

Poor

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. B1119

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229/HALLECK RD
CrossesHumboldt River
LocationEast of Elko
RouteState Highway 229
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.94958, -115.4436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229/HALLECK RD over Humboldt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.