US Bridges

I 80W over SR427 Old US 40

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Wadsworth · Structure no. I 700W

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80W over SR427 Old US 40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 80W over SR427 Old US 40 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,506 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80W
CrossesSR427 Old US 40
LocationWest of Wadsworth
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.6163, -119.30892
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2021)
Projected traffic33,506 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 80W over SR427 Old US 40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80W over SR427 Old US 40 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 80W over SR427 Old US 40 carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 80W over SR427 Old US 40?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over SR427 Old US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.