US Bridges

I 80W over SPRR

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · Near Fernley · Structure no. G 843W

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over SPRR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I 80W over SPRR in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesSPRR
LocationNear Fernley
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.61605, -119.26296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks36%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over SPRR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over SPRR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 80W over SPRR carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over SPRR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.