SR 447 GERLACH RD
Carrying SR 447 GERLACH RD over TRUCKEE RVR
SOUTH OF NIXON, Washoe, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 447 GERLACH RD
The SR 447 GERLACH RD bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries SR 447 GERLACH RD over TRUCKEE RVR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.3 meters (211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 56.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 447 GERLACH RD 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
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 64.3 m (211 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B1351
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 447 GERLACH RD 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 SR 447 GERLACH RD 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 SR 447 GERLACH RD?
SR 447 GERLACH RD in Washoe, Nevada has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 447 GERLACH RD inspected?
SR 447 GERLACH 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 1,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 447 GERLACH RD 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 SR 447 GERLACH RD?
SR 447 GERLACH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 447 GERLACH RD?
SR 447 GERLACH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 447 GERLACH RD and does age affect safety?
SR 447 GERLACH RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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