US Bridges

I 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd.

Good

Elko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. B1066W

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
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 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd. in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 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).

CarriesI 80
CrossesHumboldt River & Old Rd.
LocationWest of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72364, -116.01746
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

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 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd. carry?

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

How long is I 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd.?

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 80 over Humboldt River & Old Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.