US Bridges

Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Northwest of Gerlach · Structure no. B1685

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSmoke Creek RD
CrossesSquaw Crk
LocationNorthwest of Gerlach
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates40.72709, -119.50137
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoke Creek RD over Squaw 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 Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Smoke Creek RD over Squaw Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.