US Bridges

Los Altos Pw over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B2712

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Altos Pw over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Los Altos Pw over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLos Altos Pw
CrossesChannel
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.57212, -119.69398
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2021)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Los Altos Pw over Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Altos Pw 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Los Altos Pw over Channel carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Altos Pw over Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Los Altos Pw over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.