US Bridges

I 80W over US 95

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Lovelock · Structure no. I 816W

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over US 95 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80W over US 95 in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesUS 95
LocationWest of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.9427, -118.74872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over US 95 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I 80W over US 95 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I 80W over US 95 carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over US 95?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.