US Bridges

US 93 over SPRR

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Near Wells · Structure no. G 229

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over SPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over SPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesSPRR
LocationNear Wells
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates41.10473, -114.95325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$750,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over SPRR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over SPRR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 93 over SPRR carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over SPRR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.