US Bridges

SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Mountain Springs · Structure no. M2061B

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR160 Pahrump Vly
CrossesDry Wash
LocationMountain Springs
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0191, -115.5086
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry 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 November 2021.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% 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 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns SR160 Pahrump Vly over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.