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Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno-Se Connector · Structure no. B3103

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

About this bridge

Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pkwy 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Pkwy
CrossesCross Drainage
LocationReno-Se Connector
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47803, -119.73772
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
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 spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 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 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 Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage built?

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

What condition is Veterans Pkwy 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 Pkwy over Cross Drainage carry?

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

How long is Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.