US Bridges

SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · East Side of Verdi · Structure no. B 378

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR425 3rd ST
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationEast Side of Verdi
RouteState Highway 425
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52159, -119.97501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR425 3rd ST over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.