US Bridges

Virginia Street over Truckee River

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Downtown Reno · Structure no. B2202

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Street over Truckee River is a prestressed concrete arch - thru carrying Virginia Street over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVirginia Street
CrossesTruckee River
LocationDowntown Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52512, -119.81262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2017)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Virginia Street over Truckee River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Street over Truckee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Street over Truckee River carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Street over Truckee River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Street over Truckee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.