US Bridges

I 80W over Humboldt Rvr

Good

Pershing County, Nevada · East of Lovelock · Structure no. B 855W

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over Humboldt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80W over Humboldt Rvr in Pershing County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80W
CrossesHumboldt Rvr
LocationEast of Lovelock
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates40.19103, -118.45669
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2040
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over Humboldt Rvr 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over Humboldt Rvr?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over Humboldt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.