US Bridges

Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River

Fair

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Gardnerville · Structure no. B1603

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,585 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Drive
CrossesEast Fork Carson River
LocationSouth of Gardnerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.91454, -119.71752
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic22,585 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River 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 Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Drive over East Fork Carson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.