US Bridges

I 80 over Dry Susie Crk

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. B1380

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Dry Susie Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Dry Susie Crk 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 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesDry Susie Crk
LocationWest of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72771, -116.05045
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Dry Susie Crk built?

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

What condition is I 80 over Dry Susie Crk 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does I 80 over Dry Susie Crk carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Dry Susie Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 80 over Dry Susie Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.