US Bridges

I 580 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Pleasant Valley · Structure no. B2341

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 580 over Pleasant Valley 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 580
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
LocationPleasant Valley
RouteInterstate 580
StateNevada
Coordinates39.36412, -119.77349
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pleasant Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is I 580 over Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 580 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.