US Bridges

IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · South of Gardnerville · Structure no. B 161

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 98 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesIRR US 395
CrossesAllerman Canal
LocationSouth of Gardnerville
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates38.89341, -119.7002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 395 over Allerman Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.