US Bridges

SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · South of Battle Mountain · Structure no. B 546

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR305 Battle Mtn R
CrossesReese Rvr
LocationSouth of Battle Mountain
RouteState Highway 305
StateNevada
Coordinates40.47014, -117.06348
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 July 2023.

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

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR305 Battle Mtn R over Reese Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.