US Bridges

SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Minden · Structure no. B 576

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 88 Woodfords RD
CrossesBrockliss Slough
LocationSouth of Minden
RouteState Highway 88
StateNevada
Coordinates38.88896, -119.77905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 Woodfords RD over Brockliss Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.