US Bridges

Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B2581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn 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 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesSpanish Springs RD
CrossesN Truckee Drn
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.56893, -119.72636
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn built?

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

What condition is Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn 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 Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spanish Springs RD over N Truckee Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.