US Bridges

I 80E over UPRR

Fair

Eureka County, Nevada · East of Battle Mountain · Structure no. G 885E

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over UPRR in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesUPRR
LocationEast of Battle Mountain
RouteInterstate 80
CountyEureka County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.69777, -116.51328
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over UPRR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I 80E over UPRR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 80E over UPRR carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over UPRR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.