US Bridges

US 95A over UPRR

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · Fernley · Structure no. G 19

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95A over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95A over UPRR in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 95A
CrossesUPRR
LocationFernley
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates39.60489, -119.22628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95A over UPRR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95A over UPRR 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US 95A over UPRR carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 95A over UPRR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 95A over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.