US Bridges

US 395N over Carson Rvr

Fair

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Carson City · Structure no. B1262N

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395N over Carson Rvr is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 395N over Carson Rvr in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,951 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395N
CrossesCarson Rvr
LocationSouth of Carson City
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.04768, -119.77976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2021)
Projected traffic40,951 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 395N over Carson Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 395N over 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 US 395N over Carson Rvr carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 395N over Carson Rvr?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 395N over Carson Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.