Historic Bridges in Nevada
89 bridges built before 1951 in Nevada still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 89 bridges in Nevada built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCKEE RVR | Nevada | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,850 |
| HUMBOLDT RVR | Nevada | Good | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| SPRR | Nevada | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 122 |
| MARYS RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| HUMBOLDT RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Nevada | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 570 |
| ELDORADO CANYON | Nevada | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 103 |
| LETTS WASH | Nevada | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 370 |
| MUDDY RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,300 |
| SR171 AIRPORT CONNECT | Nevada | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 16,500 |
| CALIFORNIA WASH | Nevada | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,500 |
| DRY WASH | Nevada | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,500 |
| GOLD CANYON CRK | Nevada | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 128 |
| SARONI CANAL | Nevada | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 510 |
| SARONI CANAL | Nevada | Good | 1946 | 80 | 480 |
| GARDEN PASS CRK | Nevada | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 770 |
| LAMOILLE CRK | Nevada | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 830 |
| HUMBOLDT RVR OFLOW | Nevada | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| MID CHNL CARSON RVR | Nevada | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,750 |
| E CHNL CARSON RVR | Nevada | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,750 |
| CARSON RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,750 |
| DALZELL CANYON | Nevada | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| DALZELL CANYON | Nevada | Good | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| DALZELL CANYON | Nevada | Good | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| CARSON RIVER OVERFLOW | Nevada | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,000 |
| DRY WASH | Nevada | Good | 1948 | 78 | 25,400 |
| DRY WASH | Nevada | Good | 1948 | 78 | 25,400 |
| DRY WASH | Nevada | Good | 1948 | 78 | 25,400 |
| Flamingo Wash | Nevada | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 60,000 |
| MEADOW VALLEY WASH | Nevada | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| REESE RVR | Nevada | Good | 1948 | 78 | 60 |
| TRUCKEE-CARSON CANAL | Nevada | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11 |
| POWER CANAL | Nevada | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,100 |
| L-LINE CANAL | Nevada | Good | 1949 | 77 | 5,150 |
| QUINN RVR | Nevada | Good | 1949 | 77 | 310 |
| E FORK OWYHEE RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| RAMSEY WASH | Nevada | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,900 |
| E FORK OWYHEE RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| REESE RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 430 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.