US Bridges

Casey Road over L-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B1591

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casey Road over L-Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Casey Road over L-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCasey Road
CrossesL-Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46853, -118.82986
Functional classRural Local

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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic273 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casey Road over L-Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casey Road over L-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 Casey Road over L-Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Casey Road over L-Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Casey Road over L-Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.