US Bridges

SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · E of Lovelock(coal Canyon · Structure no. I 857

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80 in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2040. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR396 Cornell Ave
CrossesI 80
LocationE of Lovelock(coal Canyon
RouteState Highway 396
StateNevada
Coordinates40.24333, -118.38789
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic745 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR396 Cornell Ave 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR396 Cornell Ave over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.