US Bridges

US 395S over UPRR

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · North of Reno · Structure no. G1092S

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395S over UPRR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 395S over UPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 58 years old, older 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,144 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 395S
CrossesUPRR
LocationNorth of Reno
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.58683, -119.82392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2021)
Projected traffic83,144 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395S over UPRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 395S over UPRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 395S over UPRR carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 395S over UPRR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 395S over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.