US Bridges

US 93 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West of Caliente · Structure no. B 574

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 93 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Caliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates37.62198, -114.56374
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
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 93 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 93 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 93 over Dry Wash carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns US 93 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.