US Bridges

Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Northeastern Sparks · Structure no. B1825

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,011 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpark Bl
CrossesNorth Truckee Drain
LocationNortheastern Sparks
RouteCity Street 675
StateNevada
Coordinates39.54359, -119.71506
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2021)
Projected traffic67,011 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spark Bl 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Spark Bl over North Truckee Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.