US Bridges

I 80W over Argenta Exit 244

Fair

Lander County, Nevada · East of Battle Mtn · Structure no. I 810W

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Argenta Exit 244 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80W over Argenta Exit 244 in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,867 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesArgenta Exit 244
LocationEast of Battle Mtn
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.66316, -116.73529
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,867 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over Argenta Exit 244 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I 80W over Argenta Exit 244 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 80W over Argenta Exit 244 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Argenta Exit 244?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Argenta Exit 244?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.