US Bridges

Veterans Pw over Drainage

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2888

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pw over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pw over Drainage 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 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2021. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans Pw
CrossesDrainage
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.42103, -119.73267
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 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 traffic16,900 (2021)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Veterans Pw over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Veterans Pw over Drainage 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Veterans Pw over Drainage carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pw over Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Veterans Pw over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.