US Bridges

I 580 over Galena Creek

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Pleasant Valley · Structure no. B1948S

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,726 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 over Galena Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous arch - deck carrying I 580 over Galena Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,674 by 2040. The structure is 1,726 ft (526.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 580
CrossesGalena Creek
LocationPleasant Valley
RouteInterstate 580
StateNevada
Coordinates39.3496, -119.79106
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,726 ft (526.2 m)
Longest span689 ft (210 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2021)
Projected traffic44,674 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 580 over Galena Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580 over Galena Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 580 over Galena Creek carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 580 over Galena Creek?

The structure is 1,726 ft (526.2 m) long with a longest span of 689 ft (210 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 over Galena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.