FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEAMBOAT PS-S

Carrying STEAMBOAT PS-S over CHANNEL

SE RENO, Washoe, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEAMBOAT PS-S

The STEAMBOAT PS-S bridge in Washoe, Nevada carries STEAMBOAT PS-S over CHANNEL. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How STEAMBOAT PS-S compares

▲ 53.3
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Nevada bridges
341
Bridges in Washoe · 7 in Poor condition
STEAMBOAT PS-S 99.9 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2764

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEAMBOAT PS-S 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 PS-S 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 PS-S?

STEAMBOAT PS-S in Washoe, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEAMBOAT PS-S inspected?

STEAMBOAT PS-S'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 5,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEAMBOAT PS-S 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 STEAMBOAT PS-S?

STEAMBOAT PS-S has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEAMBOAT PS-S?

STEAMBOAT PS-S is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STEAMBOAT PS-S and does age affect safety?

STEAMBOAT PS-S 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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