US Bridges

East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Eastern Sparks · Structure no. B1822

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain is a concrete culvert carrying East Lincoln 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Lincoln Way
CrossesNorth Truckee Drain
LocationEastern Sparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53366, -119.71494
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns East Lincoln Way over North Truckee Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.