US Bridges

Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2733

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,716 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSteamboat Pw-N
CrossesSteamboat Crk
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.42311, -119.73519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic4,716 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Steamboat Pw-N over Steamboat Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.