US Bridges

Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr

FairPosted for load

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest of Wadsworth · Structure no. B1690

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPainted Rock RD
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationSouthwest of Wadsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.59097, -119.36729
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2017)
Projected traffic333 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Painted Rock RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Painted Rock RD over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.