FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIRSCHDALE RD

Carrying HIRSCHDALE RD over TRUCKEE RIVER

AT HINTON, Nevada, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIRSCHDALE RD

The HIRSCHDALE RD bridge in Nevada, California carries HIRSCHDALE RD over TRUCKEE RIVER. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 76.4 meters (251 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HIRSCHDALE RD compares

▼ 16.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of California bridges
135
Bridges in Nevada · 16 in Poor condition
HIRSCHDALE RD 14.9 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
6.2
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
76.4 m (251 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17C0045

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

HIRSCHDALE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare HIRSCHDALE RD against other structures in Nevada and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HIRSCHDALE RD?

HIRSCHDALE RD in Nevada, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIRSCHDALE RD inspected?

HIRSCHDALE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 70 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIRSCHDALE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HIRSCHDALE RD?

HIRSCHDALE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIRSCHDALE RD?

HIRSCHDALE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIRSCHDALE RD and does age affect safety?

HIRSCHDALE RD was built in 1926, making it 100 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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