US Bridges

FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old)

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · West of Mogul · Structure no. B1053

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old) is a concrete culvert carrying FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old) in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFR WA05
CrossesHighland Ditch (old)
LocationWest of Mogul
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51237, -119.93164
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FR WA05 over Highland Ditch (old)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.