US Bridges

Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · 200 Y E. of Hawken Road · Structure no. B2450

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCaughlin Pw
CrossesAlum Crk
Location200 Y E. of Hawken Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48558, -119.86802
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.