US Bridges

US 50 over Animal Undercrossing

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · 4MI East of Fort Churchil · Structure no. H3019

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Animal Undercrossing is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Animal Undercrossing in Lyon 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesAnimal Undercrossing
Location4MI East of Fort Churchil
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.33102, -119.45718
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Animal Undercrossing built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Animal Undercrossing 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Animal Undercrossing carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Animal Undercrossing?

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

Who owns US 50 over Animal Undercrossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.