US Bridges

Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Verdi · Structure no. B1686

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,613
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,485 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST Verdi
CrossesPower Canal
LocationVerdi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51974, -119.98994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,613 (2017)
Projected traffic6,485 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal carry?

About 2,613 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST Verdi over Power Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.