US Bridges

I 80 over City Streets(nugget)

Poor

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. H 866W

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,040 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over City Streets(nugget) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over City Streets(nugget) in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesCity Streets(nugget)
LocationSparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53404, -119.76033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2021)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 City Streets(nugget) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 80 over City Streets(nugget) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over City Streets(nugget) carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over City Streets(nugget)?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over City Streets(nugget)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.