US Bridges

I 80E over Mustang Exit 23

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Sparks · Structure no. I 753E

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over Mustang Exit 23 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over Mustang Exit 23 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,879 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesMustang Exit 23
LocationEast of Sparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51912, -119.62968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2021)
Projected traffic50,879 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 80E over Mustang Exit 23 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over Mustang Exit 23 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 80E over Mustang Exit 23 carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over Mustang Exit 23?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over Mustang Exit 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.