US Bridges

I 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Reno · Structure no. I1301W

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
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 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl 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 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 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 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80W
CrossesSR 659 Mccarran Bl
LocationWest of Reno
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52429, -119.86249
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 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2021)
Projected traffic50,879 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl built?

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

What condition is I 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl 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 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl carry?

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

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 80W over SR 659 Mccarran Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.