US Bridges

I 80W over UPRR

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Wells · Structure no. G 919W

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80W over UPRR in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesUPRR
LocationWells
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.10491, -114.97872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over UPRR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over UPRR 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 80W over UPRR carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over UPRR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.