US Bridges

I 80 over Clark Station Rd.

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Sparks · Structure no. H 643

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Clark Station Rd. is a concrete culvert carrying I 80 over Clark Station Rd. in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesClark Station Rd.
LocationEast of Sparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.56724, -119.50013
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 over Clark Station Rd. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Clark Station Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over Clark Station Rd. carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Clark Station Rd.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Clark Station Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.