US Bridges

US 50 over T Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B 391

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over T Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over T Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesT Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51071, -118.93423
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2021)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over T Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over T Canal 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does US 50 over T Canal carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over T Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US 50 over T Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.