US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Southeast of Sparks · Structure no. B3117S

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,413 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,413 ft (430.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesTruckee River Bike Path
LocationSoutheast of Sparks
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52042, -119.71156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,413 ft (430.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2021)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Truckee River Bike Path built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path 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 Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path?

The structure is 1,413 ft (430.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Truckee River Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.