US Bridges

US 95 over L-Line Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · South of Fallon · Structure no. B 517

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over L-Line Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over L-Line Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 76 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesL-Line Canal
LocationSouth of Fallon
RouteState Highway 95
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46039, -118.78161
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 95 over L-Line Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 95 over L-Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over L-Line Canal carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over L-Line Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 95 over L-Line Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.