US Bridges

New River Pkwy over L Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · SE of Fallon · Structure no. B3132

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River Pkwy over L Canal is a concrete culvert carrying New River Pkwy over L Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,190 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNew River Pkwy
CrossesL Canal
LocationSE of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46033, -118.75347
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 New River Pkwy over L Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is New River Pkwy over L 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does New River Pkwy over L Canal carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is New River Pkwy over L Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns New River Pkwy over L Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.