US Bridges

Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · Northeast of Lovelock · Structure no. B1619

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesDuncan RD
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNortheast of Lovelock
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates40.31147, -118.37208
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2017)
Projected traffic89 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan RD over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.