US Bridges

SR856 Airport RD over I 80

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · Lovelock · Structure no. I 854

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR856 Airport RD over I 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR856 Airport RD over I 80 in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,723 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR856 Airport RD
CrossesI 80
LocationLovelock
CountyPershing County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.1883, -118.46329
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,723 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR856 Airport RD over I 80 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR856 Airport RD over I 80 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR856 Airport RD over I 80 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR856 Airport RD over I 80?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR856 Airport RD over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.