US Bridges

SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Elko · Structure no. I 901

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR225 Mtn City Hw 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesSR225 Mtn City Hw
CrossesI 80
LocationElko
RouteState Highway 225
StateNevada
Coordinates40.83594, -115.78877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2021)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80 built?

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

What condition is SR225 Mtn City Hw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80 carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR225 Mtn City Hw over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.