US Bridges

SR 305 over Reese Rvr

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · 33.85 MI N. of US 50 · Structure no. M 818B

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Reese Rvr is a steel culvert carrying SR 305 over Reese Rvr in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 305
CrossesReese Rvr
Location33.85 MI N. of US 50
RouteState Highway 305
CountyLander County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.94389, -117.14617
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 305 over Reese Rvr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 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 SR 305 over Reese Rvr carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Reese Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 305 over Reese Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.