US Bridges

Double R Bl over Channel

Fair

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2652

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double R Bl over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Double R Bl over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,053 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble R Bl
CrossesChannel
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.42633, -119.7512
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2021)
Projected traffic27,053 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Double R Bl over Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double R Bl over Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Double R Bl over Channel carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Double R Bl over Channel?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Double R Bl over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.