US Bridges

I 80 over UPRR

Poor

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. G 928E

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 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 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80
CrossesUPRR
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.90116, -114.28584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over UPRR built?

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

What condition is I 80 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 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 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.