US Bridges

SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Incline Village · Structure no. B1521

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR431 Mt Rose Hw
CrossesThird Crk
LocationEast of Incline Village
RouteState Highway 900
StateNevada
Coordinates39.27369, -119.94811
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk 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 SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR431 Mt Rose Hw over Third Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.