US Bridges

SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · NE Reno · Structure no. I1305

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR659 Mccarran Blv
CrossesUS 395
LocationNE Reno
RouteState Highway 659
StateNevada
Coordinates39.55644, -119.78845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2021)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395 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 SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395 carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns SR659 Mccarran Blv over US 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.