US Bridges

Gateway DR over Thomas Crk

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southeast Reno · Structure no. B2550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway DR over Thomas Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway DR over Thomas Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,365 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesGateway DR
CrossesThomas Crk
LocationSoutheast Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.44367, -119.76274
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 rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gateway DR over Thomas Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway DR over Thomas Crk 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 Gateway DR over Thomas Crk carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gateway DR over Thomas Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Gateway DR over Thomas Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.