FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR
PoorWashoe County, Nevada · East of Sparks · Structure no. G 751
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FR WA09 Canyon Way over SPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.