US Bridges

SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · South of Fallon · Structure no. B 415

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR718 Lonetree RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSouth of Fallon
RouteState Highway 718
StateNevada
Coordinates39.40198, -118.80047
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR718 Lonetree RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.