US Bridges

I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1007E

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 61 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,960 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesSR659 E Mccarran
LocationSparks
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53329, -119.73869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2021)
Projected traffic41,960 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR659 E Mccarran built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR659 E Mccarran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.