US Bridges

SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest of Las Vegas · Structure no. B1925

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,839 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesSR160 Pahrump Vly
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouthwest of Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 160
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03002, -115.21362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic55,839 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR160 Pahrump Vly 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.