US Bridges

Cross Road over I 80

Good

Elko County, Nevada · East of Carlin · Structure no. H1205

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over I 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Road over I 80 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesI 80
LocationEast of Carlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72757, -116.05086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cross Road over I 80 built?

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

What condition is Cross Road over I 80 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Road over I 80 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over I 80?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.