US Bridges

I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205

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Humboldt County, Nevada · West of Battle Mountain · Structure no. I 776W

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205 is a concrete frame carrying I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205 in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesPumpernickel Exit 205
LocationWest of Battle Mountain
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHumboldt County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.89752, -117.29794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Pumpernickel Exit 205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.