US Bridges

Military Road over Channel C

Good

Washoe County, Nevada · Lemmon Valley · Structure no. B3281

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over Channel C is a concrete culvert carrying Military Road over Channel C in Washoe County, Nevada. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesChannel C
LocationLemmon Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashoe County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.63689, -119.85811
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2021)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Military Road over Channel C built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Road over Channel C 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 Military Road over Channel C carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Military Road over Channel C?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Channel C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.