US Bridges

US 95 over China Wash

Good

Esmeralda County, Nevada · North of Beatty · Structure no. B1295

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over China Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over China Wash in Esmeralda County, Nevada. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesChina Wash
LocationNorth of Beatty
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates37.56878, -117.20068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 95 over China Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over China 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over China Wash carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over China Wash?

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

Who owns US 95 over China Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.