US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · South of Searchlight · Structure no. B1837

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
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 1987, so it is 38 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouth of Searchlight
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates35.42229, -114.90823
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 1987, making it 38 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.