US Bridges

Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · Northeast of Lovelock · Structure no. B1508

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr in Pershing 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIrish American RD
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNortheast of Lovelock
StateNevada
Coordinates40.21648, -118.42564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic869 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr built?

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

What condition is Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Irish American RD over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.