US Bridges

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North of Caliente · Structure no. B 704

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
LocationNorth of Caliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates37.63094, -114.50842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.