US Bridges

SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Carlin · Structure no. I 892

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80 in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR766 Newmont Mine
CrossesI 80
LocationCarlin
RouteState Highway 766
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72197, -116.10771
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR766 Newmont Mine 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 SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80 carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR766 Newmont Mine over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.