US Bridges

Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · South of Farm District RD · Structure no. B3095

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClearwater Pkwy
CrossesTruckee Canal
LocationSouth of Farm District RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5813, -119.17437
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2017)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwater Pkwy over Truckee Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.