Bridge Street over Truckee River
FairPosted for loadWashoe County, Nevada · North of Verdi · Structure no. B1687
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,815
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Truckee River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 97 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Truckee River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Bridge Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Truckee River carry?
About 1,815 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Truckee River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Truckee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.