US Bridges

I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · Lovelock · Structure no. I 852E

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD 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 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,672 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 80E
CrossesSR398 N Meridian RD
LocationLovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.17854, -118.47107
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2021)
Projected traffic10,672 by 2040
Trucks40%
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 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD built?

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

What condition is I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD 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 SR398 N Meridian RD carry?

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

How long is I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR398 N Meridian RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.