US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Connector · Structure no. B3097

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesCross Drainage
LocationSE Connector
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.45441, -119.72522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2021)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Parkway over Cross Drainage built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway over Cross 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Cross Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.