US Bridges

Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · North of Minden · Structure no. B3136

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,365 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Avenue
CrossesMartin Slough Pond
LocationNorth of Minden
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.96338, -119.77283
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2017)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond built?

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

What condition is Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Monte Vista Avenue over Martin Slough Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.