US Bridges

I 80 over UPRR

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. G 927W

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 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesUPRR
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.91716, -114.31971
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,652 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 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 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.