US Bridges

Center ST over Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. B1533

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Truckee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center ST over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,330 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesTruckee River
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 662
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52555, -119.81139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2017)
Projected traffic23,330 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST over Truckee River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST over Truckee River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Truckee River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Truckee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.