US Bridges

I 80 over Maggie Creek

Good

Elko County, Nevada · East of Carlin · Structure no. B 894W

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Maggie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over Maggie Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,077 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesMaggie Creek
LocationEast of Carlin
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72491, -116.09433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,077 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Maggie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Maggie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over Maggie Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Maggie Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Maggie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.