US Bridges

US 395N over UPRR

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · North of Reno · Structure no. G1697N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395N over UPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 395N over UPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,885 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 395N
CrossesUPRR
LocationNorth of Reno
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.61985, -119.88583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2021)
Projected traffic32,885 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395N over UPRR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395N over UPRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 395N over UPRR carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 395N over UPRR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 395N over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.