US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain
FairChurchill County, Nevada · East of Fallon · Structure no. B 755
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain 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 2021.
How much traffic does US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US 50 over Upper Diagonal Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.