US Bridges

US 395S over Golden Valley RD

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · North of Reno · Structure no. I1749S

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395S over Golden Valley RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 395S over Golden Valley RD in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 41,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,071 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 395S
CrossesGolden Valley RD
LocationNorth of Reno
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.59989, -119.83751
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,250 (2021)
Projected traffic93,071 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395S over Golden Valley RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395S over Golden Valley RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 395S over Golden Valley RD carry?

About 41,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 395S over Golden Valley RD?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 395S over Golden Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.