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Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2887

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek 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 7,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Pw
CrossesSteamboat Creek
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.42435, -119.7336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic27 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek built?

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

What condition is Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Veterans Pw over Steamboat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.