US Bridges

I 80 over SR647 4th ST

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over SR647 4th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over SR647 4th ST in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 267,797 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 80
CrossesSR647 4th ST
LocationSparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53545, -119.77882
Functional classUrban 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 2024
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 rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2021)
Projected traffic267,797 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 80 over SR647 4th ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over SR647 4th ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 over SR647 4th ST carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over SR647 4th ST?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over SR647 4th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.