US Bridges

Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno-Se Connector · Structure no. B3099

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

About this bridge

Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Pkwy
CrossesThomas Creek
LocationReno-Se Connector
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46469, -119.72875
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2021)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pkwy over Thomas Creek built?

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

What condition is Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek 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 Pkwy over Thomas Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Pkwy over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.