US Bridges

SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B1523

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,951 by 2040. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR648 Glendale Av
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 648
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52763, -119.77808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2021)
Projected traffic40,951 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR648 Glendale Av 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR648 Glendale Av over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.