I 80W over Jessup Exit 78
FairChurchill County, Nevada · East of Fernley · Structure no. I 819W
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,775
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80W over Jessup Exit 78 is a concrete frame carrying I 80W over Jessup Exit 78 in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80W over Jessup Exit 78 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80W over Jessup Exit 78 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 2023.
How much traffic does I 80W over Jessup Exit 78 carry?
About 4,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I 80W over Jessup Exit 78?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 80W over Jessup Exit 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.