US Bridges

Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal

FairPosted for load

Churchill County, Nevada · South of Hazen · Structure no. B1706

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2017 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm District Road
CrossesTruckee-Carson Canal
LocationSouth of Hazen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.51881, -119.05003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Farm District Road over Truckee-Carson Canal?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).