US Bridges

SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B 630

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,205 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 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
CrossesV-Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteState Highway 715
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47083, -118.84283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,205 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 715/MCLEAN LN over V-Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.