SOUTH MEADOWS PW
Carrying SOUTH MEADOWS PW over THOMAS CRK
SOUTHEAST RENO, Washoe, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH MEADOWS PW
The SOUTH MEADOWS PW bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries SOUTH MEADOWS PW over THOMAS CRK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 22.0 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH MEADOWS PW compares
Live comparison across Nevada.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 22.0 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B2455
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH MEADOWS PW 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 SOUTH MEADOWS PW 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 SOUTH MEADOWS PW?
SOUTH MEADOWS PW in Washoe, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH MEADOWS PW inspected?
SOUTH MEADOWS PW'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 17,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH MEADOWS PW 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 SOUTH MEADOWS PW?
SOUTH MEADOWS PW has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH MEADOWS PW?
SOUTH MEADOWS PW is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH MEADOWS PW and does age affect safety?
SOUTH MEADOWS PW 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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