US Bridges

SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West of Mt. Springs · Structure no. B2229

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

CarriesSR 160/PAHRUMP
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Mt. Springs
RouteState Highway 160
StateNevada
Coordinates36.05432, -115.73784
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160/PAHRUMP 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR 160/PAHRUMP over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.