US Bridges

I 80W over Cross Road

Good

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. I1159W

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Cross Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80W over Cross Road in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesCross Road
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.06177, -114.52355
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2021)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
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 80W over Cross Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over Cross Road 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 I 80W over Cross Road carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Cross Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.