US Bridges

US 50 over V-Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B1558

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over V-Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over V-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,433 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesV-Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47822, -118.80844
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2021)
Projected traffic43,433 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over V-Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over V-Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over V-Canal carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over V-Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns US 50 over V-Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.