US Bridges

US 95 over UPRR

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · Winnemucca · Structure no. G 224

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over UPRR in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesUPRR
LocationWinnemucca
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates40.97702, -117.7412
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over UPRR 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 US 95 over UPRR carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over UPRR?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.