US Bridges

SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr

Fair

Carson City, Nevada · Carson City · Structure no. B1328

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 513CARSON Rv RD
CrossesCarson Rvr
LocationCarson City
RouteCity Street 528
StateNevada
Coordinates39.14225, -119.70551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 513CARSON Rv RD over Carson Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.