I 80
I 80 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on I 80 over Wells Av.
I 80 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 64/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 80 carries an average daily traffic count of 124,000 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Wells Av. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 80 is a 56-year-old bridge located Reno in Washoe County, Nevada. The bridge carries I 80 over Wells Av with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 40.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 80 has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 80 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 80 carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 40.8 meters long and located on I 80 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
No, I 80 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I 80 is located Reno in Washoe County, Nevada. The bridge carries I 80 over Wells Av. Its coordinates are 39.536622, -119.803414. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 80 carries I 80 over Wells Av. The bridge is 40.8 meters long and was built in 1970.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.