US Bridges

US50 over Truckee Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · Lahontan Reservoir · Structure no. B3338

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Truckee Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Truckee Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50
CrossesTruckee Canal
LocationLahontan Reservoir
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.46909, -119.06626
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2021)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 over Truckee Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 over Truckee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Truckee Canal carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Truckee Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Truckee Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.