US Bridges

Appion Way over Channel

Good

Carson City, Nevada · Southwest of Carson · Structure no. B2963

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appion Way over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Appion Way over Channel in Carson City, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAppion Way
CrossesChannel
LocationSouthwest of Carson
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.12478, -119.77162
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic550 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Appion Way over Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appion Way over 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Appion Way over Channel carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Appion Way over Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Appion Way over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.