US Bridges

Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Northeastern Sparks · Structure no. B1819

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,625
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,734 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaring Blvd
CrossesN Truckee Drain
LocationNortheastern Sparks
RouteCity Street 674
StateNevada
Coordinates39.55636, -119.7247
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,625 (2021)
Projected traffic70,734 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain 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 Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain carry?

About 9,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Baring Blvd over N Truckee Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.