US Bridges

IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · 5 Miles East of Fallon · Structure no. B 288

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR SR116 Stillwtr
CrossesS-Canal
Location5 Miles East of Fallon
RouteState Highway 116
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48229, -118.66904
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR116 Stillwtr over S-Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.