US Bridges

I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD

Good

Elko County, Nevada · West of Carlin · Structure no. I 891E

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesSR278 Carlin RD
LocationWest of Carlin
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.71854, -116.13355
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
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 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 80E over SR278 Carlin RD built?

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

What condition is I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD 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 I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR278 Carlin RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.