I 80 over Humboldt River
FairElko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. B1111E
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 370 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 over Humboldt River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over Humboldt River 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2040. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 over Humboldt River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I 80 over Humboldt River 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 80 over Humboldt River carry?
About 5,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 80 over Humboldt River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 over Humboldt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.