Prater Way over North Truckee Drain
FairWashoe County, Nevada · Northeastern Sparks · Structure no. B1821
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prater Way over North Truckee Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Prater Way over North Truckee Drain in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,060 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prater Way over North Truckee Drain built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prater Way over North 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Prater Way over North Truckee Drain carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prater Way over North Truckee Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Prater Way over North Truckee Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.