Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River
Elko County, Nevada · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Forest Route 10126 over Owyhee River in Elko County, Nevada, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1994).
- It is one of 122 of the 221 inventoried bridges in Elko County rated fair (55.2%); 5 (2.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | App 5 Mi SE of Mtn City |
| NBI structure number | 040901000001085 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nevada department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Elko County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80 | 1976 | 29,800 | Good |
| 12th ST over Humboldt Rvr | 1979 | 18,400 | Fair |
| 12TH St over Water St Sprr UPRR | 1979 | 18,400 | Fair |
| I 80 over Dry Susie Crk | 1976 | 11,300 | Fair |
| I 80 over Dry Wash | 1968 | 10,400 | Fair |
| I 80 over Marys Crk | 1976 | 9,350 | Fair |
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