US Bridges

Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · East of Fernley · Structure no. I2921

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80 in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNevada Pacific Pkw
CrossesI 80
LocationEast of Fernley
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.62328, -119.2009
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada Pacific Pkw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Pacific Pkw over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.