US Bridges

Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest Reno · Structure no. B1828

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoy Lake RD
CrossesGalena Crk
LocationSouthwest Reno
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.35951, -119.84597
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic603 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$757,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk built?

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

What condition is Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Joy Lake RD over Galena Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.