US Bridges

SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · West Reno · Structure no. G1864

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,011 by 2040. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 659/MCCARRAN
CrossesUPRR & Truckee River
LocationWest Reno
RouteCity Street 659
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51181, -119.85902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic67,011 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 659/MCCARRAN over UPRR & Truckee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.