US Bridges

US 395 over Galena Crk

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Pleasant Vly South of Ren · Structure no. B 752

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Galena Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 395 over Galena Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 65 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesGalena Crk
LocationPleasant Vly South of Ren
RouteState Highway 430
StateNevada
Coordinates39.35417, -119.77517
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Galena Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 395 over Galena Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Galena Crk carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Galena Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 395 over Galena Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.