FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 80 EB

Carrying INTERSTATE 80 EB over DONNER LAKE ROAD

03-NEV-080-R9.01R, Nevada, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 80 EB

The INTERSTATE 80 EB bridge in Nevada, California carries INTERSTATE 80 EB over DONNER LAKE ROAD. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.6 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 80 EB compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
135
Bridges in Nevada · 16 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 80 EB 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
2.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.6 m (153 ft)
Deck Width
16.6 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17 0076R

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 80 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare INTERSTATE 80 EB against other structures in Nevada and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 80 EB?

INTERSTATE 80 EB in Nevada, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INTERSTATE 80 EB inspected?

INTERSTATE 80 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 27,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 80 EB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 80 EB?

INTERSTATE 80 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 80 EB?

INTERSTATE 80 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is INTERSTATE 80 EB and does age affect safety?

INTERSTATE 80 EB was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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