US Bridges

I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. I1250

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,543 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
146,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294,105 by 2040. The structure is 1,543 ft (470.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 580
CrossesSR653 Plumb LN
LocationReno
RouteInterstate 580
StateNevada
Coordinates39.50616, -119.78043
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,543 ft (470.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2021)
Projected traffic294,105 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN?

The structure is 1,543 ft (470.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 over SR653 Plumb LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.