US Bridges

I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · East of Fernley · Structure no. I 845E

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65 is a concrete frame carrying I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65 in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesNightingale Exit 65
LocationEast of Fernley
RouteInterstate 80
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.79063, -119.02081
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2021)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2040
Trucks37%
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 Nightingale Exit 65 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65 carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Nightingale Exit 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.