US Bridges

BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir

Fair

Mineral County, Nevada · 6.8 KM W. of State RTE 95 · Structure no. 0000H61656B0340

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir in Mineral County, Nevada. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBIA RTE 0007
CrossesWeber Reservoir
Location6.8 KM W. of State RTE 95
RouteFederal Lands Road 7
CountyMineral County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.04319, -118.85911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns BIA RTE 0007 over Weber Reservoir?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.