US Bridges

I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest of Verdi · Structure no. G 765E

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

About this bridge

I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal 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 5 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 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80
CrossesSPRR and Power Canal
LocationSouthwest of Verdi
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51135, -119.99297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic42,813 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal built?

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

What condition is I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal 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 SPRR and Power Canal carry?

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

How long is I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over SPRR and Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.