US Bridges

Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. H1753

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN is a concrete slab carrying Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN 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 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,074 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSparks Bl
CrossesKleppe LN
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.52585, -119.71503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2021)
Projected traffic24,074 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN built?

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

What condition is Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN 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 Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Sparks Bl over Kleppe LN?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.