US Bridges

I 80 over Torey Wash

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Lovelock · Structure no. B 825

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Torey Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Torey Wash in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,082 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesI 80
CrossesTorey Wash
LocationEast of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.30857, -118.3399
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,082 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Torey Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I 80 over Torey Wash 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does I 80 over Torey Wash carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Torey Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 80 over Torey Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.