US Bridges

FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal

GoodPosted for load

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest of Verdi · Structure no. B 766

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal is a concrete slab carrying FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk
CrossesPower Canal
LocationSouthwest of Verdi
StateNevada
Coordinates39.50996, -119.99412
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic571 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

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 WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk 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 2024.

How much traffic does FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FR WA02/CRYSTAL Pk over Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.