US Bridges

I 80 over Fairview Ditch

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Lovelock · Structure no. B3260E

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Fairview Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Fairview Ditch in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesFairview Ditch
LocationEast of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.21748, -118.4123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 80 over Fairview Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Fairview Ditch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does I 80 over Fairview Ditch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Fairview Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Fairview Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.