US Bridges

I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,500 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesI 80
CrossesSR445 Pyramid Way
LocationSparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53396, -119.75291
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2021)
Projected traffic135,500 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way 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 SR445 Pyramid Way carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 over SR445 Pyramid Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.