US Bridges

Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · Battle Mountain · Structure no. B1851

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow in Lander 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesReese Rvr Overflow
LocationBattle Mountain
StateNevada
Coordinates40.64723, -116.92615
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow built?

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

What condition is Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow 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 Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Reese Rvr Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.