US Bridges

Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Northwest of Jack Creek · Structure no. B1670

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River is a concrete culvert carrying Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesIl Ranch Road
CrossesOwyhee River
LocationNorthwest of Jack Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.58468, -116.3877
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic22 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River 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 Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Il Ranch Road over Owyhee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.