US Bridges

Big Foot Lane over Quinn River

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · 6 KM West of Tribal Hqts · Structure no. 0000H61646B0337

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Big Foot Lane over Quinn River is a concrete culvert carrying Big Foot Lane over Quinn River in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Foot Lane
CrossesQuinn River
Location6 KM West of Tribal Hqts
RouteFederal Lands Road 5
CountyHumboldt County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.95381, -117.69058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 Big Foot Lane over Quinn River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Foot Lane over Quinn River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Big Foot Lane over Quinn River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Foot Lane over Quinn River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Big Foot Lane over Quinn River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.