US Bridges

I 80E over Palisade Exit 271

Fair

Eureka County, Nevada · West of Carlin · Structure no. I 890E

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,725
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Palisade Exit 271 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80E over Palisade Exit 271 in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesPalisade Exit 271
LocationWest of Carlin
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.65849, -116.26193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2021)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
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 Palisade Exit 271 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Palisade Exit 271 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Palisade Exit 271 carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Palisade Exit 271?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Palisade Exit 271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.