US Bridges

SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. G1131

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 659/E.MCCARRAN
CrossesSPRR
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 659
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5302, -119.73972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2021)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 659/E.MCCARRAN over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.