US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · 5 MI S of Searchlight · Structure no. B2834

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location5 MI S of Searchlight
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates35.39529, -114.90176
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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
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 Wash built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Wash 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 Wash carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.