US Bridges

Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2732

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Steamboat Pkwy N 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSteamboat Pkwy N
CrossesChannel
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.43167, -119.71787
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 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 traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel built?

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

What condition is Steamboat Pkwy N 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Steamboat Pkwy N over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.