US Bridges

SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Spanish Springs · Structure no. B2537

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 445 Pyramid HWY
CrossesChannel
LocationSpanish Springs
RouteState Highway 445
StateNevada
Coordinates39.66167, -119.70442
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 445 Pyramid HWY over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.