US Bridges

College Pw over Dry Wash

Fair

Carson City, Nevada · Carson City · Structure no. B2301

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Pw over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying College Pw over Dry Wash in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,169 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Pw
CrossesDry Wash
LocationCarson City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarson City
StateNevada
Coordinates39.19059, -119.77348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,169 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 College Pw over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Pw over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does College Pw over Dry Wash carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Pw over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns College Pw over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.