US Bridges

Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr

Fair

Storey County, Nevada · East of Sparks · Structure no. B1490

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr in Storey County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,198 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon RD
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationEast of Sparks
CountyStorey County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.50986, -119.64882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,198 by 2040
Trucks40%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon RD over Truckee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.