US Bridges

US 93A over Felt Wash

Good

Elko County, Nevada · South of Wendover · Structure no. M 616B

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

About this bridge

US 93A over Felt Wash is a steel culvert carrying US 93A over Felt 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93A
CrossesFelt Wash
LocationSouth of Wendover
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates40.50998, -114.15337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 SystemNo

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 Felt Wash built?

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

What condition is US 93A over Felt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 93A over Felt Wash carry?

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

How long is US 93A over Felt Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 93A over Felt Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.