US Bridges

East County Road over East Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · E. County Road Reservoir · Structure no. 000014590-00035

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

East County Road over East Canal is a concrete culvert carrying East County Road over East Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesEast County Road
CrossesEast Canal
LocationE. County Road Reservoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51817, -118.51133
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 East County Road over East Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East County Road over East Canal 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does East County Road over East Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East County Road over East Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East County Road over East Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.