US Bridges

Vista Bl over I 80

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Bl over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vista Bl over I 80 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,770 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesVista Bl
CrossesI 80
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52633, -119.70059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2021)
Projected traffic65,770 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Bl over I 80 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Bl over I 80 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 Vista Bl over I 80 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Vista Bl over I 80?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Bl over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.