US Bridges

I 80 over Patrick Exit 28

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Sparks · Structure no. I 660

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

About this bridge

I 80 over Patrick Exit 28 is a concrete frame carrying I 80 over Patrick Exit 28 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesI 80
CrossesPatrick Exit 28
LocationEast of Sparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.55329, -119.5671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Patrick Exit 28 built?

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

What condition is I 80 over Patrick Exit 28 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over Patrick Exit 28 carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Patrick Exit 28?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Patrick Exit 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.