US Bridges

Sierra ST over UPRR

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. G2773

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra ST over UPRR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sierra ST over UPRR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,819 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSierra ST
CrossesUPRR
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5282, -119.81508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,819 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sierra ST over UPRR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra ST 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 Sierra ST over UPRR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sierra ST over UPRR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra ST over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.