US Bridges

Wedge Pw over Whites Crk

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · South West of Reno · Structure no. B2467

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
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 Whites Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Wedge Pw over Whites Crk 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 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 6,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,643 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWedge Pw
CrossesWhites Crk
LocationSouth West of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.40742, -119.75981
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2022
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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 Whites Crk built?

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

What condition is Wedge Pw over Whites Crk 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Wedge Pw over Whites Crk carry?

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

How long is Wedge Pw over Whites Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wedge Pw over Whites Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.