US Bridges

I 80W over Cross Road

Good

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. H1141W

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Cross Road is a concrete culvert carrying I 80W over Cross Road in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesCross Road
LocationEast of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.08634, -115.25881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2040
Trucks35%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over Cross Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over Cross Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 80W over Cross Road carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Cross Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.