US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North of Searchlight · Structure no. B1760

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
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 Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,890 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNorth of Searchlight
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates35.72357, -114.95994
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic14,890 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.