US Bridges

Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. G1276

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,727 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,995 by 2040. The structure is 1,727 ft (526.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Av
Crosses4th&5th SPRR Truckee
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 663
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.53043, -119.80321
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,727 ft (526.4 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
Projected traffic34,995 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee 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 Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee?

The structure is 1,727 ft (526.4 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Av over 4th&5th SPRR Truckee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.