US Bridges

SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Southwest of Deeth · Structure no. G 53

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 90 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 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR230 Starr Vly RD
CrossesUPRR
LocationSouthwest of Deeth
RouteState Highway 230
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.06022, -115.28049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR230 Starr Vly RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR carry?

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

How long is SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR230 Starr Vly RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.