US Bridges

Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Nevada · Fernley Highlands · Structure no. B2187

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGustafson Road
CrossesTruckee Carson Canal
LocationFernley Highlands
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLyon County
StateNevada
Coordinates39.58051, -119.1473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic151 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gustafson 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 Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gustafson Road over Truckee Carson Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.