US Bridges

US 95 over Aa-Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · Fallon · Structure no. B 562

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Aa-Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 95 over Aa-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,446 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesAa-Canal
LocationFallon
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates39.39932, -118.78159
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,446 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 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 Aa-Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Aa-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 Aa-Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Aa-Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Aa-Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.