FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE SHORE BL

Carrying LAKE SHORE BL over INCLINE CREEK

SOUTH OF INCLINE VILLAGE, Washoe, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE SHORE BL

The LAKE SHORE BL bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries LAKE SHORE BL over INCLINE CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.

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

How LAKE SHORE BL compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Nevada bridges
341
Bridges in Washoe · 7 in Poor condition
LAKE SHORE BL 38.2 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B 334

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE SHORE BL 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 LAKE SHORE BL 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 LAKE SHORE BL?

LAKE SHORE BL in Washoe, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE SHORE BL inspected?

LAKE SHORE BL'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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE SHORE BL 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 LAKE SHORE BL?

LAKE SHORE BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE SHORE BL?

LAKE SHORE BL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LAKE SHORE BL and does age affect safety?

LAKE SHORE BL was built in 1931, making it 95 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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