US Bridges

US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · South of Wendover · Structure no. B 621

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93A
CrossesRosebud Spring Wash
LocationSouth of Wendover
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates40.62413, -114.12769
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93A over Rosebud Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 93A over Rosebud Spring Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.