US Bridges

Butti Wy over Drainage

Fair

Carson City, Nevada · Carson City · Structure no. B2625

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butti Wy over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Butti Wy over Drainage in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesButti Wy
CrossesDrainage
LocationCarson City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarson City
StateNevada
Coordinates39.16364, -119.73279
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Butti Wy over Drainage built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butti Wy over Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Butti Wy over Drainage carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Butti Wy over Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Butti Wy over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.