US Bridges

US 95 over Amargosa Rvr

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North of Beatty · Structure no. B 636

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Amargosa Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Amargosa Rvr in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesAmargosa Rvr
LocationNorth of Beatty
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates36.97661, -116.72371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 95 over Amargosa Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Amargosa Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Amargosa Rvr carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Amargosa Rvr?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Amargosa Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.