US Bridges

SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Verdi · Structure no. B 417

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 2,750 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 425 Third ST
CrossesPower Canal
LocationVerdi
RouteState Highway 425
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5171, -119.99206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 traffic2,750 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal carry?

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

How long is SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 425 Third ST over Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.