US Bridges

Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · SE Connector · Structure no. B3267

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexander Lake RD
CrossesSteamboat Creek
LocationSE Connector
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.4661, -119.72892
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Lake RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Lake RD over Steamboat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.