US Bridges

Frazzini Wy over L-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · Fallon · Structure no. B2477

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Frazzini Wy over L-Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Frazzini Wy over L-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,502 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazzini Wy
CrossesL-Canal
LocationFallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46003, -118.78625
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2017)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Frazzini Wy over L-Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazzini Wy 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 Frazzini Wy over L-Canal carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Frazzini Wy over L-Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Frazzini Wy over L-Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.