AVE DE COULEURS
Carrying AVE DE COULEURS over LOUSETOWN CRK
EAST OF RENO, Storey, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AVE DE COULEURS
The AVE DE COULEURS bridge in Storey, Nevada carries AVE DE COULEURS over LOUSETOWN CRK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 139 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AVE DE COULEURS 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
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 139 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B1849
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
AVE DE COULEURS 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 AVE DE COULEURS against other structures in Storey 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 AVE DE COULEURS?
AVE DE COULEURS in Storey, Nevada has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AVE DE COULEURS inspected?
AVE DE COULEURS'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 139 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVE DE COULEURS 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 AVE DE COULEURS?
AVE DE COULEURS has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AVE DE COULEURS?
AVE DE COULEURS is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is AVE DE COULEURS and does age affect safety?
AVE DE COULEURS was built in 1995, making it 31 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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