US Bridges

Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno - N Bridge · Structure no. B1532

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 104 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 75 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 - N Bridge
RouteCity Street 658
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52458, -119.81669
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Arlington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Av over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.