US Bridges

I 80E over Humboldt Rvr

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · West of Elko · Structure no. B1112E

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 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over Humboldt Rvr 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 320 ft (97.5 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
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationWest of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.71471, -115.99481
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over Humboldt Rvr 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 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 carry?

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

How long is I 80E over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.