US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River

Fair

Nye County, Nevada · 73 KM SE of Austin Nevada · Structure no. 00000000000H310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesReese River
Location73 KM SE of Austin Nevada
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateNevada
Coordinates38.99261, -117.46856
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Reese River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.