US Bridges

I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. G 925W

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesNnrr & E. Squaw Creek
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.99915, -114.44366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek 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 Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Nnrr & E. Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.