US Bridges

I 80 over Cross Road

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. H 918W

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Cross Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over Cross Road 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,524 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesCross Road
LocationWest of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.81611, -115.81802
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,524 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cross Road built?

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

What condition is I 80 over Cross Road 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I 80 over Cross Road carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Cross Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.