US Bridges

Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Reno · Structure no. B2930

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,482 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAirway DR
CrossesDry Creek Channel
LocationSE Reno
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46996, -119.77294
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 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,482 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airway DR over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Airway DR over Dry Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.