US Bridges

SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Eureka County, Nevada · Beowawe · Structure no. B 396

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR306 Gold Acres
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationBeowawe
RouteState Highway 306
StateNevada
Coordinates40.59831, -116.47519
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,989 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR306 Gold Acres over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.