US Bridges

I 80 over Orchard Exit 38

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Reno · Structure no. I 670

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over Orchard Exit 38 is a concrete frame carrying I 80 over Orchard Exit 38 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,493 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesI 80
CrossesOrchard Exit 38
LocationEast of Reno
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.58948, -119.39073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2021)
Projected traffic69,493 by 2040
Trucks22%
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 Orchard Exit 38 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over Orchard Exit 38 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 over Orchard Exit 38 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over Orchard Exit 38?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over Orchard Exit 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.