US Bridges

SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Elko · Structure no. G1902

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,083 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 549/ERRECART Bl
CrossesHumboldt River & UPRR
LocationElko
RouteCity Street 549
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.82347, -115.76847
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2021)
Projected traffic5,083 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & 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 SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 549/ERRECART Bl over Humboldt River & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.