US Bridges

I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1005E

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl 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 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,482 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesSR668 Rock Bl
LocationSparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53389, -119.76556
Functional classUrban 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 2024
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2021)
Projected traffic122,482 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR668 Rock Bl built?

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

What condition is I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR668 Rock Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.