US Bridges

I 80 over Dry Wash

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Near Elko · Structure no. B 792

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Dry Wash in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNear Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.8713, -115.72665
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Dry Wash 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over Dry Wash carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 80 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.