US Bridges

Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest of Reno · Structure no. B2466

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,643 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWedge Pw
CrossesWhite Crk Branch
LocationSouthwest of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.40801, -119.76005
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2021)
Projected traffic14,643 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Pw over White Crk Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wedge Pw over White Crk Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.