US Bridges

I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. I1952

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 96,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 580
CrossesSouth Meadows Pkwy
LocationReno
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.43898, -119.76518
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,250 (2021)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 South Meadows Pkwy built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy 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 580 over South Meadows Pkwy carry?

About 96,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 over South Meadows Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.