US Bridges

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash

Fair

Lincoln County, Nevada · Caliente · Structure no. B 220

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
LocationCaliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyLincoln County
StateNevada
Coordinates37.61948, -114.51082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 93 over Meadow Valley 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.