US Bridges

I 80E over Button Point Exit 187

Good

Humboldt County, Nevada · East of Winnemucca · Structure no. I 874E

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Button Point Exit 187 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 80E over Button Point Exit 187 in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 60 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,193 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesButton Point Exit 187
LocationEast of Winnemucca
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates41.01955, -117.57857
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,193 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 80E over Button Point Exit 187 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I 80E over Button Point Exit 187 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 80E over Button Point Exit 187 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Button Point Exit 187?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Button Point Exit 187?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.