US Bridges

US 50 over Reese Rvr

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · West of Austin · Structure no. B1188

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Reese Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Reese Rvr in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesReese Rvr
LocationWest of Austin
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48896, -117.21079
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 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 traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over Reese Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 50 over Reese Rvr carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Reese Rvr?

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

Who owns US 50 over Reese Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.