US Bridges

SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. B 177

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 6 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,638 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR430 S Virginia
CrossesDry Creek
LocationReno
RouteState Highway 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46096, -119.78129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2021)
Projected traffic49,638 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR430 S Virginia over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.