US Bridges

Sparks Bl over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Sparks · Structure no. B2717

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Bl over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Sparks Bl over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSparks Bl
CrossesChannel
LocationSparks
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.58999, -119.72883
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 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 rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sparks Bl over Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Bl 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 Sparks Bl over Channel carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Bl over Channel?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sparks Bl over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.