US Bridges

Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southeast of Sparks · Structure no. B1700

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,948 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesClean Water Way
CrossesSteamboat Creek
LocationSoutheast of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51302, -119.7123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2017)
Projected traffic2,948 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clean Water Way over Steamboat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.