US Bridges

Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr

Poor

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno - S Bridge · Structure no. B1531

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,819 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Av
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationReno - S Bridge
RouteCity Street 658
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52369, -119.81629
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,819 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.