US Bridges

I 80W over Shoshone ST

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Wells · Structure no. H1512W

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Shoshone ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80W over Shoshone ST in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesShoshone ST
LocationWells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.10302, -114.96816
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2021)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2040
Trucks40%
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 80W over Shoshone ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over Shoshone ST 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 Shoshone ST carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Shoshone ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Shoshone ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.