US Bridges

US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel

Good

Carson City, Nevada · East of Carson City · Structure no. B2291N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,951 by 2040. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesKings Canyon Channel
LocationEast of Carson City
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateNevada
Coordinates39.16295, -119.73975
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (2021)
Projected traffic40,951 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Kings Canyon 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Kings Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.