US Bridges

SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · Fallon · Structure no. B 465

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR117 Sheckler RD over V-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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSR117 Sheckler RD
CrossesV-Canal
LocationFallon
RouteState Highway 117
StateNevada
Coordinates39.478, -118.87582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal built?

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

What condition is SR117 Sheckler RD over V-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 SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR117 Sheckler RD over V-Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.