US Bridges

FR EL49 over UPRR

Poor

Elko County, Nevada · West of Wendover · Structure no. G 58

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR EL49 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR EL49 over UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 92 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFR EL49
CrossesUPRR
LocationWest of Wendover
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.91754, -114.32109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$649,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR EL49 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FR EL49 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FR EL49 over UPRR carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FR EL49 over UPRR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR EL49 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.