Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr
PoorWashoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. B 303
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,862 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Sierra ST over Truckee Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.