Storey County Bridge Report Card
Storey County scores 37 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Storey County, Nevada
Storey County has 10 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 30.0% is above the 1.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,239 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Storey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 37/100 (F). The county has 10 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,239 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 30.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.4% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 30.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 31 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 27,916 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 30.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 30.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 31 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,239 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Storey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVE De Couleurs over Lousetown Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 139 | 1995 |
| Six Mile Canyon RD over Six Mile Canyon Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,050 | 1997 |
| Connect Div Forest over Long Valley Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1998 |
| I 80e over Truckee Rvr | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13,950 | 1961 |
| County Road over Lousetown Crk | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,000 | 1998 |
| Sr439 Usa Parkway over Wildlife Undercrossing | High traffic | Good | 4,850 | 2017 |
| Canyon RD over Truckee Rvr | High traffic | Fair | 2,900 | 1976 |
| Circle De Cerese over Long Valley Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,900 | 2018 |
| Lockwood Dump RD over Long Valley Crk | High traffic | Fair | 607 | 1998 |
| Sr341 Virginia Cty over V&t Rr | High traffic | Fair | 470 | 1989 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.