US Bridges

US 395 over I 80

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. I1086

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over I 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 395 over I 80 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesI 80
LocationReno
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53719, -119.78792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2021)
Projected traffic127,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over I 80 built?

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

What condition is US 395 over I 80 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 395 over I 80 carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over I 80?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.