I 80 over UPRR
FairElko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. G 927E
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over UPRR 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I 80 over UPRR carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I 80 over UPRR?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.