US Bridges

I 80W over US 95A

Fair

Lyon County, Nevada · Fernley · Structure no. I 740W

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over US 95A is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 80W over US 95A in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesUS 95A
LocationFernley
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.61353, -119.2179
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2040
Trucks39%
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 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 US 95A built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I 80W over US 95A 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I 80W over US 95A carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over US 95A?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over US 95A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.