US Bridges

US 6 over Jakes Wash

Fair

White Pine County, Nevada · Southwest of Ely · Structure no. B 665

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Jakes Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Jakes Wash in White Pine County, Nevada. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesJakes Wash
LocationSouthwest of Ely
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWhite Pine County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.0424, -115.09995
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Jakes Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Jakes Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over Jakes Wash carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Jakes Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 6 over Jakes Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.