US Bridges

FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Reno · Structure no. B 650

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFR WA16
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationEast of Reno
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.56487, -119.48664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FR WA16 over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.