US Bridges

Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno-Se Connector · Structure no. B3101N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2037. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem Pkwy
CrossesAlexander Lake Rd/Creek
LocationReno-Se Connector
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46606, -119.72949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2021)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek built?

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

What condition is Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem Pkwy over Alexander Lake Rd/Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.