US Bridges

Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · South of Incline Village · Structure no. B 334

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,935 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Bl
CrossesIncline Creek
LocationSouth of Incline Village
RouteCity Street 901
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.24012, -119.94618
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,935 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Bl over Incline 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Bl over Incline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.