US Bridges

I 80W over Humboldt Rvr

Fair

Eureka County, Nevada · East of Battle Mountain · Structure no. B 886W

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Humboldt Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80W over Humboldt Rvr in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationEast of Battle Mountain
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.69623, -116.5051
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2021)
Projected traffic4,199 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 80W over Humboldt Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I 80W 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80W over Humboldt Rvr carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.