Old US 40 over UPRR
FairElko County, Nevada · Wells · Structure no. G 323
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 40 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40 over UPRR 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 40 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 40 over UPRR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 40 over UPRR carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old US 40 over UPRR?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 40 over UPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.