I 80 over Wells Av
FairWashoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. I 998
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 over Wells Av is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over Wells Av in Washoe 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 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,500 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 over Wells Av built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 over Wells Av 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 80 over Wells Av carry?
About 124,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 80 over Wells Av?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 over Wells Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.