US Bridges

Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · N Sparks · Structure no. B2882

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam is a concrete culvert carrying Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVista Del Rancho
CrossesToe of Sparks Dam
LocationN Sparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.59737, -119.71832
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2017)
Projected traffic819 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam 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 2022.

How much traffic does Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vista Del Rancho over Toe of Sparks Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.