US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · 6 MI S of US95/US93 Junct · Structure no. B1515S

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location6 MI S of US95/US93 Junct
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.88209, -114.92589
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,325 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wash carry?

About 4,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.