US Bridges

I 80W over FR HU15

Fair

Humboldt County, Nevada · West of Winnemucca · Structure no. H1256W

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over FR HU15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 80W over FR HU15 in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,696 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesFR HU15
LocationWest of Winnemucca
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHumboldt County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.94522, -117.76577
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 inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2021)
Projected traffic4,696 by 2040
Trucks37%
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 80W over FR HU15 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over FR HU15 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 80W over FR HU15 carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over FR HU15?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over FR HU15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.