US Bridges

SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · East of Reno (patrick) · Structure no. B2152

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,219 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 655 Waltham Wy
CrossesTruckee Rvr
LocationEast of Reno (patrick)
RouteState Highway 655
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.55641, -119.55282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,219 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 655 Waltham Wy over Truckee Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.