US Bridges

I 80E over Rogers Canal

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Lovelock · Structure no. B1161E

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Rogers Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over Rogers Canal in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesRogers Canal
LocationEast of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.19331, -118.4481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2017)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2040
Trucks35%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$512,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over Rogers Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Rogers Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Rogers Canal carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Rogers Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Rogers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.