US Bridges

Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2899

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
114 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarat Ave
CrossesSteamboat Creek
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.43591, -119.73007
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 inspectionJune 2021
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 rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 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 traffic15,200 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carat Ave over Steamboat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.