US Bridges

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash

Good

Lincoln County, Nevada · Caliente · Structure no. B 219

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash is a steel truss - deck carrying US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
LocationCaliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates37.60998, -114.52669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 93 over Meadow Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.