US Bridges

Fairview Drive over Drainage

Good

Carson City, Nevada · Carson City · Structure no. B2632

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Drive over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Drive over Drainage in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,301 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairview Drive
CrossesDrainage
LocationCarson City
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.16529, -119.72475
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2021)
Projected traffic27,301 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 Fairview Drive over Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Drive over Drainage 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Fairview Drive over Drainage carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Drive over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Fairview Drive over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.