US Bridges

Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk

Poor

Storey County, Nevada · East of Reno · Structure no. B1849

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk in Storey County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAve De Couleurs
CrossesLousetown Crk
LocationEast of Reno
CountyStorey County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51167, -119.64464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2017)
Projected traffic345 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.