US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash 3

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · 12.6MI N of Searchlight · Structure no. B2686

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Dry Wash 3 is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Dry Wash 3 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,890 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash 3
Location12.6MI N of Searchlight
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates35.64, -114.94124
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 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
Trucks5%
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 US 95 over Dry Wash 3 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Dry Wash 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Dry Wash 3 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash 3?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.