US Bridges

US 50 over Stingaree Wash

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · East of Fallon · Structure no. B 777

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Stingaree Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Stingaree Wash in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesStingaree Wash
LocationEast of Fallon
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.28839, -118.10836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 over Stingaree Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Stingaree Wash 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 50 over Stingaree Wash carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Stingaree Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 50 over Stingaree Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.