US Bridges

Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · South of Reno · Structure no. B2033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,402 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWedge Pkw
CrossesSteamboat Ditch
LocationSouth of Reno
StateNevada
Coordinates39.39751, -119.76627
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,402 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wedge Pkw over Steamboat Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.