US Bridges

I 80W over Nightingale Exit 65

Fair

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

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

About this bridge

I 80W over Nightingale Exit 65 is a concrete frame carrying I 80W 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 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesNightingale Exit 65
LocationEast of Fernley
RouteInterstate 80
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.79124, -119.02128
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 inspectionMay 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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 80W over Nightingale Exit 65 built?

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

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

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

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

How long is I 80W over Nightingale Exit 65?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Nightingale Exit 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.