US Bridges

Eagle Canyon Road over Channel

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Spanish Springs · Structure no. B3089

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Canyon Road over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle Canyon Road 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle Canyon Road
CrossesChannel
LocationSpanish Springs
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.63993, -119.71488
Functional classUrban Minor 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eagle Canyon Road over Channel built?

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

What condition is Eagle Canyon Road 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 Eagle Canyon Road over Channel carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Canyon Road over Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Eagle Canyon Road over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.