FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US93

Carrying US93 over Wildlife Underpass

North of Wells, Elko, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US93

The US93 bridge in Elko, Nevada carries US93 over Wildlife Underpass. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US93 compares

▼ 27.0
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Nevada bridges
224
Bridges in Elko · 6 in Poor condition
US93 19.6 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2971

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US93 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US93 against other structures in Elko and across Nevada. Nevada bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US93?

US93 in Elko, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US93 inspected?

US93's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,150 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US93 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US93?

US93 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US93?

US93 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US93 and does age affect safety?

US93 was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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