Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Nevada · Northwest of Hazen · Structure no. B1707
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 274
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal carry?
About 274 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Rural Road over Truckee-Carson Canal?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).