US Bridges

IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr

Good

Humboldt County, Nevada · South of Denio · Structure no. B 524

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesIRR SR140
CrossesQuinn Rvr
LocationSouth of Denio
RouteState Highway 140
StateNevada
Coordinates41.46396, -118.28183
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 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 IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR140 over Quinn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SR140 over Quinn Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.