US Bridges

SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr

Fair

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Gardnerville · Structure no. B 638

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,344 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 756 Centerville
CrossesE Fork Carson Rvr
LocationSouth of Gardnerville
RouteState Highway 756
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.93019, -119.74724
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2021)
Projected traffic21,344 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$759,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 756 Centerville over E Fork Carson Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.