US Bridges

SR230 Starr Vly over I 80

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. I 915

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR230 Starr Vly over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR230 Starr Vly over I 80 in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR230 Starr Vly
CrossesI 80
LocationEast of Elko
RouteState Highway 230
StateNevada
Coordinates41.09865, -115.11017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 SR230 Starr Vly over I 80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR230 Starr Vly over I 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR230 Starr Vly over I 80 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR230 Starr Vly over I 80?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR230 Starr Vly over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.