US Bridges

I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R.

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. G 913E

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
813 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R. in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2040. The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80
CrossesSprr/Uprr & Humboldt R.
LocationEast of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.08576, -115.2302
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length813 ft (247.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R. carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R.?

The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Sprr/Uprr & Humboldt R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.