US Bridges

SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · South of Reno · Structure no. B1425

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,498 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR659 E Mccarran
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSouth of Reno
RouteState Highway 659
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47686, -119.76765
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2021)
Projected traffic34,498 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR659 E Mccarran over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.