US Bridges

Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · S Reno · Structure no. B2891

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesRio Wrangler Pwy
CrossesDrainage
LocationS Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.43441, -119.71722
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic819 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rio Wrangler Pwy over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.