ARLINGTON AVENUE BRIDGES PROJECT
Project Overview
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Active Projects |
| Project Details | 0212061 |
| RTC Project Manager (PM) | Bryan Byrne, P.E. |
| RTC Engineering Department | (775) 335-1865 |
| Design Firm | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. |
| Construction Contractor | Granite Construction |
Project Description
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), in partnership with the City of Reno, replaced the two nearly century-old Arlington Avenue bridges spanning the Truckee River at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. The project improved safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists while preserving and enhancing community access to the Truckee River and Wingfield Park.
Improvements included construction of two new bridges, roadway reconstruction, utility upgrades and relocations, pedestrian and bicycle enhancements, modifications to the Truckee River whitewater park, and Art Deco-inspired architectural features selected with community input. The north bridge was constructed with one in-river pier instead of the previous two, while the south bridge was constructed as a clear-span structure without in-river piers. These improvements enhance the river’s hydraulic capacity during potential flood events.
Construction was completed in June 2026, and Arlington Avenue and Wingfield Park are open to the public.
Latest News
The project is complete and open to the public.
Schedule
Planning: N/A
Environmental: December 2019 – April 2023
Preliminary Design: January 2022 – December 2022
Final Design: January 2023 – May 2024
Construction: 2025 – 2026
Financial Information
Total Project Estimate (Planning, Design, NEPA and Construction): $42,096,307
Funding Source: RTC Fuel Tax, Sales Tax, Federal
Project Map
Arlington Avenue Bridges (Island Avenue to West 1st Street) Project Map
