US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · North of Fallon · Structure no. B 655

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Dry Wash in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNorth of Fallon
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates39.70833, -118.76961
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Dry Wash 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 95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.