FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEAMBOAT PW-N

Carrying STEAMBOAT PW-N over STEAMBOAT CRK

SE RENO, Washoe, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEAMBOAT PW-N

The STEAMBOAT PW-N bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries STEAMBOAT PW-N over STEAMBOAT CRK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.8 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,500 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 23.5 metric tons.

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

How STEAMBOAT PW-N compares

▼ 23.1
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Nevada bridges
341
Bridges in Washoe · 7 in Poor condition
STEAMBOAT PW-N 23.5 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.4
Serviceability /30
15.3
Essentiality /15
6.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.8 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
33.5 m (110 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2733

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEAMBOAT PW-N 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 STEAMBOAT PW-N 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 STEAMBOAT PW-N?

STEAMBOAT PW-N in Washoe, Nevada has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEAMBOAT PW-N inspected?

STEAMBOAT PW-N'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 22,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEAMBOAT PW-N 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 STEAMBOAT PW-N?

STEAMBOAT PW-N has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEAMBOAT PW-N?

STEAMBOAT PW-N is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STEAMBOAT PW-N and does age affect safety?

STEAMBOAT PW-N was built in 2002, making it 24 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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