US Bridges

First Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · South Gate Nas Fallon Nv · Structure no. 1NV0226

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

First Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Drainage Ditch in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSouth Gate Nas Fallon Nv
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.40239, -118.70626
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does First Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.