US Bridges

SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Deeth · Structure no. G 52

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 230/STARR Vly
CrossesSPRR and Dry Wash
LocationDeeth
RouteState Highway 230
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.0628, -115.28283
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash 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 SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 230/STARR Vly over SPRR and Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.