US Bridges

I 80 over Cross Road

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. H1069

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Cross Road is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Cross Road in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesCross Road
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.0948, -115.13355
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2021)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Cross Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over Cross Road carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Cross Road?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.