US Bridges

SR304 Front ST over I 80

Good

Lander County, Nevada · Battle Mountain · Structure no. I 882

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR304 Front ST over I 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR304 Front ST over I 80 in Lander County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR304 Front ST
CrossesI 80
LocationBattle Mountain
RouteState Highway 304
StateNevada
Coordinates40.6227, -116.9143
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR304 Front ST over I 80 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR304 Front ST over I 80 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR304 Front ST over I 80 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR304 Front ST over I 80?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR304 Front ST over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.