US Bridges

County Road over I 80

Good

Elko County, Nevada · East of Carlin · Structure no. I 896

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over I 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesI 80
LocationEast of Carlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72486, -116.08308
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 County Road over I 80 built?

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

What condition is County 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 County Road over I 80 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over I 80?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.