US Bridges

I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Reno · Structure no. I1301E

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,879 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 80E
CrossesSR 659 W Mccarran
LocationWest of Reno
RouteInterstate 80
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52391, -119.86251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2021)
Projected traffic50,879 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 659 W Mccarran built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 80E over SR 659 W Mccarran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.