US Bridges

I 80E over Cross Road

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Wells · Structure no. I1341E

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Cross Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80E over Cross Road in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,983 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesCross Road
LocationEast of Wells
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.07782, -114.57118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,983 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 80E over Cross Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Cross Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Cross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.