SR427 OLD US40
Carrying SR427 OLD US40 over TRUCKEE RVR
WADSWORTH, Washoe, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR427 OLD US40
The SR427 OLD US40 bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries SR427 OLD US40 over TRUCKEE RVR. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR427 OLD US40 compares
Live comparison across Nevada.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 82.3 m (270 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.7 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B 16
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR427 OLD US40 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR427 OLD US40 against other structures in Washoe and across Nevada. Nevada 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 SR427 OLD US40?
SR427 OLD US40 in Washoe, Nevada has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR427 OLD US40 inspected?
SR427 OLD US40'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 2,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR427 OLD US40 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR427 OLD US40?
SR427 OLD US40 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR427 OLD US40?
SR427 OLD US40 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR427 OLD US40 and does age affect safety?
SR427 OLD US40 was built in 1993, making it 33 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.
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