US Bridges

I 80W over FR EL23

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Elko · Structure no. I 832W

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over FR EL23 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80W over FR EL23 in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 61 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,696 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesFR EL23
LocationEast of Elko
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.94943, -115.55135
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2021)
Projected traffic4,696 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 80W over FR EL23 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 80W over FR EL23 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 80W over FR EL23 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over FR EL23?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over FR EL23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.