I-580 Freeway Extension

 

In November of 2006, Fisher Industries secured the largest contract ever awarded by the Nevada Department of Transportation. The I-580 Freeway Extension consisted of creating 8.4 miles of brand new, six lane freeway linking Reno and Carson City, Nevada. This new stretch of roadway required the construction of 9 bridges, including the 1,722 foot Galena Creek Bridge. Standing at nearly 300 feet tall, the Galena Creek Bridge boasts being the largest cathedral arch bridge in the world*.

Working as a team, the entire Fisher family of businesses played essential roles in the completion of this massive civil earthwork project. Our innovative construction methods ensured that this 4½ year, $400 million job was completed on time and within budget!

Project Facts:

  • 8.4 miles of new freeway

  • 5.4 million yards of excavation

  • 250,000 yards of drainage excavation

  • 98,600 ft. of drainage pipe

  • 285,000 sq. ft. MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) walls

  • 220,000 tons of asphalt paving

  • 400,000 yards of concrete paving 11" thick

  • 100,000 yards of bridge concrete

  • Over 10 million tons of aggregate and 120,000 yards of concrete produced on site!

    *at time of completion (June 2012)

 
 

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In November of 2006, Fisher Industries secured what was at the time the biggest contract ever awarded by the Nevada DOT. Completed in 2012 this massive project consisted of 8.4 miles of newly constructed 6-lane freeway and 9 bridges including the 1,722' Galena Creek Bridge!