US Bridges

I 580 over Vassar ST

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · 3/4MI N of Plumb 3/4MI S · Structure no. H1251

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 over Vassar ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 580 over Vassar ST in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 170,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 580
CrossesVassar ST
Location3/4MI N of Plumb 3/4MI S
RouteInterstate 580
StateNevada
Coordinates39.513, -119.78121
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.8 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,000 (2021)
Projected traffic165,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 580 over Vassar ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580 over Vassar ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 580 over Vassar ST carry?

About 170,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 580 over Vassar ST?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 over Vassar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.