US Bridges

Sparks Bl over SPRR

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. G1850

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Bl over SPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparks Bl over SPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSparks Bl
CrossesSPRR
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 675
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52763, -119.71506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sparks Bl over SPRR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Bl over SPRR 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 Sparks Bl over SPRR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Bl over SPRR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sparks Bl over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.