US Bridges

I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. B1066E

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 54 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 5 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI 80E
CrossesHumboldt Rvr & Old Road
LocationWest of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72347, -116.01766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2021)
Projected traffic6,464 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Humboldt Rvr & Old Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.