US Bridges

I 80 over West Fork Marys River

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. B 910E

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over West Fork Marys River is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over West Fork Marys River in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80
CrossesWest Fork Marys River
LocationEast of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.08494, -115.26546
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2040
Trucks40%
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 West Fork Marys River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over West Fork Marys River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over West Fork Marys River carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over West Fork Marys River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns I 80 over West Fork Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.