US Bridges

SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · North of Lovelock · Structure no. B3246

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR396 Upper Valley
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationNorth of Lovelock
RouteState Highway 396
StateNevada
Coordinates40.2268, -118.42244
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR396 Upper Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR396 Upper Valley over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.