US Bridges

Second ST over Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. B1326E

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second ST over Truckee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second ST over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond ST
CrossesTruckee River
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 648
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52777, -119.80742
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Second ST over Truckee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second ST over Truckee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Second ST over Truckee River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Second ST over Truckee River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Second ST over Truckee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.