US Bridges

I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158

Fair

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Mill City · Structure no. I 861E

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158 in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,027 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesCosgrave Exit 158
LocationEast of Mill City
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.78794, -117.99982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2021)
Projected traffic5,027 by 2040
Trucks34%
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 Cosgrave Exit 158 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158 carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Cosgrave Exit 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.