US Bridges

IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · South of Mountain City · Structure no. B1267

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR225 Mtn Cty
CrossesHendricks Crk
LocationSouth of Mountain City
RouteState Highway 225
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.68499, -115.8047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$870,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR225 Mtn Cty over Hendricks Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.