US Bridges

I 80E over SPRR

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · Winnemucca · Structure no. G 872E

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80E over SPRR in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,083 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80E
CrossesSPRR
LocationWinnemucca
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHumboldt County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.98202, -117.72087
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2021)
Projected traffic5,083 by 2040
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80E over SPRR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over SPRR 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 80E over SPRR carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SPRR?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.