US Bridges

Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Reno · Structure no. H1553

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ridge
CrossesSR659 Mccarran Bl
LocationWest of Reno
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5205, -119.862
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl built?

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

What condition is Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl 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 2022.

How much traffic does Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ridge over SR659 Mccarran Bl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.