US Bridges

Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2890

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rio Wrangler Pwy 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRio Wrangler Pwy
CrossesDrainage
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.41714, -119.72296
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Rio Wrangler Pwy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.