US Bridges

I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · West Lovelock · Structure no. G 851E

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,584 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,548 by 2040. The structure is 2,584 ft (787.6 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
CrossesSR 396 SR 397 & SPRR
LocationWest Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.17058, -118.47886
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,584 ft (787.6 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2021)
Projected traffic10,548 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$13.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR 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 SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR?

The structure is 2,584 ft (787.6 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR 396 SR 397 & SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.