US Bridges

I 80 over Fifth ST

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Elko · Structure no. H 903W

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Fifth ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over Fifth ST in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesFifth ST
LocationElko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.84125, -115.77565
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Fifth ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Fifth ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over Fifth ST carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Fifth ST?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Fifth ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.