US Bridges

US 50 over Nnrr

Fair

White Pine County, Nevada · West of Ely · Structure no. G 686

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Nnrr is a concrete frame carrying US 50 over Nnrr in White Pine County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesNnrr
LocationWest of Ely
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyWhite Pine County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.2488, -114.90782
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Nnrr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Nnrr 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 50 over Nnrr carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Nnrr?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Nnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.