US Bridges

I 580N over US 50

Good

Carson City, Nevada · Carson City · Structure no. I2293N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580N over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 580N over US 50 in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,747 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 580N
CrossesUS 50
LocationCarson City
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.17477, -119.74043
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 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2021)
Projected traffic34,747 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 580N over US 50 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580N over US 50 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 580N over US 50 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 580N over US 50?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 580N over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.