US Bridges

SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · Northeast of Lovelock · Structure no. B1304

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR401 Rye Patch D
CrossesRye Patch Spillway
LocationNortheast of Lovelock
RouteState Highway 401
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.46966, -118.30775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR401 Rye Patch D over Rye Patch Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.