US Bridges

SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Spanish Springs · Structure no. B3088

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR445 Pyramid HWY
CrossesChannel
LocationSpanish Springs
RouteU.S. Route 445
StateNevada
Coordinates39.63739, -119.71264
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR445 Pyramid HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR445 Pyramid HWY over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.