US Bridges

USA Parkway over Truckee River

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Wadsworth · Structure no. B2797

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

USA Parkway over Truckee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USA Parkway over Truckee River in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUSA Parkway
CrossesTruckee River
LocationWest of Wadsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.56539, -119.48605
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 USA Parkway over Truckee River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is USA Parkway over Truckee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does USA Parkway over Truckee River carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is USA Parkway over Truckee River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns USA Parkway over Truckee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.