US Bridges

US 6 over White Rvr

Good

White Pine County, Nevada · Southwest of Ely · Structure no. B 642

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over White Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over White Rvr in White Pine County, Nevada. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesWhite Rvr
LocationSouthwest of Ely
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateNevada
Coordinates38.92781, -115.17436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over White Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over White 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 6 over White Rvr carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over White Rvr?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 6 over White Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.