US Bridges

Sierra ST over I 80

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. I 992

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra ST over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sierra ST over I 80 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,819 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSierra ST
CrossesI 80
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53436, -119.81711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2021)
Projected traffic24,819 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sierra ST over I 80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra ST over I 80 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra ST over I 80 carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sierra ST over I 80?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra ST over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.