US Bridges

Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southwest Reno · Structure no. B2650

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesSierra Center Pw
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSouthwest Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46341, -119.7774
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Center Pw over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.