US Bridges

SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · Paradise Vly · Structure no. B 582

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 290 Paradise RD
CrossesCottonwood Crk
LocationParadise Vly
RouteState Highway 290
StateNevada
Coordinates41.49323, -117.53374
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 Paradise RD over Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.