US Bridges

Muller Lane over Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · 0.6 MI N of MINDEN-88 Jnc · Structure no. B3135

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muller Lane over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Muller Lane over Drainage in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMuller Lane
CrossesDrainage
Location0.6 MI N of MINDEN-88 Jnc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.97042, -119.7787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muller Lane over Drainage built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muller Lane over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Muller Lane over Drainage carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Muller Lane over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Muller Lane over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.