US Bridges

Neil RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · South East of Reno · Structure no. B2622

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neil RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Neil RD over Dry Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNeil RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSouth East of Reno
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46932, -119.78026
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Neil RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neil RD over Dry Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Neil RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Neil RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Neil RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.