US Bridges

Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Connector · Structure no. B3115

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans Pkwy
CrossesCross Drainage
LocationSE Connector
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.512, -119.71393
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Pkwy over Cross Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.