US Bridges

US 95 over Carson River

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · North of Fallon · Structure no. B 677

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Carson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Carson River in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesCarson River
LocationNorth of Fallon
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates39.49347, -118.77225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Carson River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Carson River carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Carson River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Carson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.