US Bridges

I 80E over Franks Crk

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · Near Mill City · Structure no. B1148E

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Franks Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I 80E over Franks Crk in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesFranks Crk
LocationNear Mill City
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.67536, -118.08011
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2021)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over Franks Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Franks Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Franks Crk carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Franks Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Franks Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.