I 80W
Carrying I 80W over HUMBOLDT RVR
WEST OF ELKO, Elko, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 80W
The I 80W bridge in Elko, Nevada carries I 80W over HUMBOLDT RVR. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 112.8 meters (370 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,650 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 80W compares
Live comparison across Nevada.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 112.8 m (370 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B1111W
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 80W 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 I 80W against other structures in Elko and across Nevada. Nevada 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 I 80W?
I 80W in Elko, Nevada has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 80W inspected?
I 80W'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 5,650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 80W 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 I 80W?
I 80W has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 80W?
I 80W is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 80W and does age affect safety?
I 80W was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
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.
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