US Bridges

IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk

FairPosted for load

Washoe County, Nevada · North of Sutcliffe · Structure no. B1682

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR Old SR 33
CrossesSmoke Crk
LocationNorth of Sutcliffe
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.48886, -119.83031
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Old SR 33 over Smoke Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.