US Bridges

US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR

Good

Carson City, Nevada · South West of Carson City · Structure no. I2800

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesUS 50 West
CrossesTahoe Golf Course DR
LocationSouth West of Carson City
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.11758, -119.84522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 West over Tahoe Golf Course DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.