US Bridges

Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B2695

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn is a concrete culvert carrying Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSparks Bl
CrossesSun Vly Dvrsn
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.59935, -119.72925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 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 traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn?

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

Who owns Sparks Bl over Sun Vly Dvrsn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.