FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 395

Carrying US 395 over KINGS CANYON CHANNEL

EAST OF CARSON CITY, Carson City, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 395

The US 395 bridge in Carson City, Nevada carries US 395 over KINGS CANYON CHANNEL. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 123.7 meters (406 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.

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

How US 395 compares

▼ 3.5
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Nevada bridges
32
Bridges in Carson City
US 395 43.1 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
123.7 m (406 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2291N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, 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 US 395 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 US 395 against other structures in Carson City 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 US 395?

US 395 in Carson City, Nevada has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 395 inspected?

US 395'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 20,750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 395 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 395?

US 395 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 395?

US 395 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 395 and does age affect safety?

US 395 was built in 2009, making it 17 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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