US Bridges

US 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash

Fair

Lincoln County, Nevada · Caliente · Structure no. B 558

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 73 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesAntelope Canyon Wash
LocationCaliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyLincoln County
StateNevada
Coordinates37.62455, -114.51128
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 93 over Antelope Canyon 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 Antelope Canyon Wash carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 93 over Antelope Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.