US Bridges

SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR

Fair

Storey County, Nevada · South of Virginia City · Structure no. G 235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR in Storey County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSR341 Virginia Cty
CrossesV&t RR
LocationSouth of Virginia City
RouteState Highway 341
StateNevada
Coordinates39.29721, -119.64873
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic570 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR341 Virginia Cty over V&t RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.