US Bridges

I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Lovelock · Structure no. I 699W

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,935 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesSR401 Rye Patch RD
LocationEast of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.46723, -118.28515
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2021)
Projected traffic8,935 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over SR401 Rye Patch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.