US Bridges

I 80E over Westfall Road

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · West of Lovelock · Structure no. H 850E

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Westfall Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over Westfall Road in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,044 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesWestfall Road
LocationWest of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.15824, -118.49034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic11,044 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over Westfall Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Westfall Road 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I 80E over Westfall Road carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Westfall Road?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Westfall Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.