US Bridges

SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · NE of Golconda · Structure no. B 455

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR789 Getchell Min
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNE of Golconda
RouteState Highway 789
StateNevada
Coordinates40.97251, -117.39933
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2017)
Projected traffic641 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR789 Getchell Min over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.