US Bridges

Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · Caughlin Ranch · Structure no. B2456

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCaughlin Pw
CrossesAlum Crk
LocationCaughlin Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.49596, -119.8652
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
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 Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Caughlin Pw over Alum Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.