US Bridges

SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Wells · Structure no. G1296

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 231/ANGEL Lake
CrossesUPRR
LocationWells
RouteState Highway 231
StateNevada
Coordinates41.10409, -114.97892
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2017)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 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 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231/ANGEL Lake over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.