US Bridges

SR430 N Virginia over Ditch

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Reno · Structure no. B 227

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR430 N Virginia over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR430 N Virginia over Ditch in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 103 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR430 N Virginia
CrossesDitch
LocationReno
RouteState Highway 430
StateNevada
Coordinates39.57262, -119.82816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic19,200 (2021)
Projected traffic52,120 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR430 N Virginia over Ditch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR430 N Virginia over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does SR430 N Virginia over Ditch carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR430 N Virginia over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR430 N Virginia over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.