US Bridges

SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · Lovelock · Structure no. G1346

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
840 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2040. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 856
CrossesSR 396 & SPRR
LocationLovelock
RouteState Highway 856
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.18937, -118.46629
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic3,226 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 856 over SR 396 & SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.