East Verdi Bridge, Route 425, Spanning Truckee River, West of I-80 & , Verdi, Washoe County, NV

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TITLE:
East Verdi Bridge, Route 425, Spanning Truckee River, West of I-80 & , Verdi, Washoe County, NV

CALL NUMBER:
HAER NEV,16-VER,1-

REPRODUCTION NUMBER:
[See Call Number]

MEDIUM:
Photo(s): 20 (4 x 5 in.)
Data Page(s): 11 plus cover page
Photo Caption Page(s): 2

DATE:
Documentation compiled after 1968.

CREATOR:
Historic American Engineering Record, creator

NOTE:
Survey number HAER NV-8

Building/structure dates: 1938 initial construction

Significance: The East Verdi River Bridge is one of only two examples of single span concrete arch-thru bridges in Nevada. This type of structure has been rarely used in this state. Given the complexity of design and construction several other types of structures were in wide use that would have spanned the Truckee in a more cost effective fashion. The open arch design is aesthetically pleasing and integrates well with the environment. The concrete balustrade is a blend of art deco and classical design elements. This bridge was a vital crossing point along old US-40, the first transcontinental highway.

SUBJECTS:
NEVADA--Washoe County--Verdi
concrete arch bridges
transportation
bridge construction

COLLECTION:
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)

REPOSITORY:
Library of Congress, Prints and Photograph Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

DIGID:
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hhh.nv0108

CONTENTS:
Photograph caption(s):
1. Elevation, View to North
2. Elevation Detail, View to Northeast
3. Approach, View to West
4. View of Guardrail
5. Underside of Deck & Supports, View to Northeast
6. Underside of Deck
7. General Plan
8. Foundation Plan
9. West Approach Structure
10. Arch Span Details
11. East Approach Structure
12. End Floor Beam & Railing Details
13. Floor Beams
14. West Arch Abutments
15. East Arch Abutments
16. Floor Beams
17. Details
18. Approach Deck Plan
19. Arch Deck Plan
20. Reinforcing Schedule

CONTROL #:
NV0108

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