US Bridges

I 80 over Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest of Verdi · Structure no. B 764W

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Truckee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,813 by 2040. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80
CrossesTruckee River
LocationSouthwest of Verdi
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51048, -119.99521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic42,813 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Truckee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Truckee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over Truckee River carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Truckee River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Truckee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.