US Bridges

South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Southeast Reno · Structure no. B2455

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk is a concrete culvert carrying South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSouth Meadows Pw
CrossesThomas Crk
LocationSoutheast Reno
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.44259, -119.7469
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Meadows Pw over Thomas 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 2022.

How much traffic does South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns South Meadows Pw over Thomas Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.