US Bridges

White Fir ST over Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Reno · Structure no. B2046

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Fir ST over Truckee River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Fir ST over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 47 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,453 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWhite Fir ST
CrossesTruckee River
LocationWest of Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.50604, -119.90221
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,453 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 White Fir ST over Truckee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is White Fir ST over Truckee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does White Fir ST over Truckee River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Fir ST over Truckee River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns White Fir ST over Truckee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.