US Bridges

SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B 629

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River is a concrete slab carrying SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 715/MCLEAN LN
CrossesCarson River
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteState Highway 715
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47856, -118.85036
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2021)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 715/MCLEAN LN over Carson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.