US Bridges

US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · Stateline Lake Tahoe · Structure no. P1522

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass is a concrete frame carrying US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesCasino Ped Underpass
LocationStateline Lake Tahoe
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.95947, -119.94187
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Casino Ped Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.