US Bridges

I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Wells · Structure no. I 920W

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesSR223 Humboldt Av
LocationWells
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.10443, -114.97414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2021)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2040
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av 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 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over SR223 Humboldt Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.