I 80W over Palisade Exit 271
Eureka County, Nevada · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 80W over Palisade Exit 271 in Eureka County, Nevada, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,725 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 25 inventoried bridges in Eureka County rated fair (72.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | West of Carlin |
| NBI structure number | I 890W |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nevada department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Eureka County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 80E over Palisade Exit 271 | 1967 | 4,725 | Fair |
| I 80E over Dunphy Exit 254 | 1962 | 4,300 | Fair |
| I 80W over Dunphy Exit 254 | 1962 | 4,300 | Fair |
| I 80E over SR306 Gold Acres Rd | 1964 | 4,175 | Good |
| I 80W over SR306 Gold Acres Rd | 1964 | 4,175 | Fair |
| I 80E over Humboldt River | 1964 | 4,125 | Fair |
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