SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk
FairEureka County, Nevada · North of Eureka · Structure no. B 479
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns SR278 Eureka-Carln over Garden Pass Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.