Sparks Bl over I 80
FairWashoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. I1556
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparks Bl over I 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparks Bl over I 80 in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,289 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sparks Bl over I 80 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparks Bl over I 80 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sparks Bl over I 80 carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sparks Bl over I 80?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Sparks Bl over I 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.