US Bridges

SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · Fallon · Structure no. B 811

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,928 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117/SHECKLER RD
CrossesLb Lateral Canal
LocationFallon
RouteState Highway 117
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46024, -118.81561
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,928 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 117/SHECKLER RD over Lb Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.