US Bridges

Keystone Ave over Foster DR

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. H1529

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Ave over Foster DR is a concrete slab carrying Keystone Ave over Foster DR in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 59 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKeystone Ave
CrossesFoster DR
LocationReno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.5164, -119.82559
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Keystone Ave over Foster DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Keystone Ave over Foster DR 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 Keystone Ave over Foster DR carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Ave over Foster DR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Ave over Foster DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.