US Bridges

US 93A over UPRR

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Wendover · Structure no. G 132

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93A over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93A over UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93A
CrossesUPRR
LocationWendover
RouteU.S. Route 93A
StateNevada
Coordinates40.73562, -114.05587
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93A over UPRR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93A over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 93A over UPRR carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 93A over UPRR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 93A over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.