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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
PIT TAYLOR CANAL Nevada Fair 1900 126 50
WALKER RVR Nevada Fair 1900 126 61
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Fair 1902 124 134
HUMBOLDT RIVER Nevada Fair 1910 116 600
DRY CREEK Nevada Fair 1920 106 19,600
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Fair 1921 105 13,000
DITCH Nevada Fair 1922 104 19,200
SPRR AND DRY WASH Nevada Fair 1924 102 100
ALLERMAN CANAL Nevada Good 1927 99 12,000
TRUCKEE RIVER Nevada Fair 1928 98 1,815
CREEK Nevada Fair 1930 96 5,600
SLOUGH Nevada Fair 1930 96 100
EAST WALKER RVR Nevada Fair 1930 96 390
GOOSE CRK Nevada Fair 1930 96 12
WEST WALKER RIVER Nevada Fair 1931 95 340
W. WALKER RIVER OVERFLOW Nevada Good 1931 95 340
FLAMINGO WASH Nevada Good 1931 95 17,500
INCLINE CREEK Nevada Fair 1931 95 3,000
DRY WASH Nevada Fair 1932 94 240
MESQUITE WASH Nevada Good 1932 94 10,400
MEADOW VALLEY WASH Nevada Good 1932 94 740
SIDEHILL GAP Nevada Good 1932 94 24
SALMON FALLS CRK Nevada Fair 1933 93 3,200
UPRR Nevada Poor 1933 93 12
WEST WALKER RIVER Nevada Fair 1934 92 2,100
MEADOW VALLEY WASH Nevada Fair 1934 92 1,600
QUINN RVR Nevada Fair 1934 92 2,400
SMOKE CRK Nevada Fair 1934 92 40
WHITEHOUSE CANAL Nevada Fair 1935 91 100
EASTGATE WASH Nevada Fair 1935 91 40
ROCKY SLOUGH Nevada Fair 1935 91 7,950
COTTONWOOD SLOUGH Nevada Fair 1935 91 5,150
S-CANAL Nevada Good 1935 91 500
IRRIGATION DITCH Nevada Good 1935 91 2,400
UPRR Nevada Fair 1935 91 100
UPRR Nevada Fair 1935 91 100
WEBER RESERVOIR Nevada Fair 1935 91 25
SAND SPRINGS WASH Nevada Fair 1936 90 220
WILLOW CRK Nevada Fair 1936 90 450
S-CANAL Nevada Fair 1936 90 1,450
RYE PATCH SPILLWAY Nevada Fair 1936 90 250
W FORK CARSON RVR Nevada Fair 1936 90 650
WEST FORK CARSON RIVER Nevada Good 1936 90 2,900
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Poor 1937 89 7,600
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Fair 1937 89 6,900
DRY WASH Nevada Fair 1937 89 17,000
JOHN HENRY WASH Nevada Fair 1937 89 480
HIGHLAND DITCH (OLD) Nevada Fair 1938 88 46,500
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Good 1938 88 2,100
TRUCKEE RVR Nevada Poor 1938 88 10,000

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.