US Bridges

SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · North of Austin · Structure no. B 463

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR305 Battle Mtn R
CrossesReese Rvr
LocationNorth of Austin
RouteState Highway 305
StateNevada
Coordinates39.77537, -117.13399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2040
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.