US Bridges

US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash

Good

Lincoln County, Nevada · North of Caliente · Structure no. B 705

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 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 prestressed concrete slab carrying US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
LocationNorth of Caliente
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates37.65477, -114.49707
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

How long is US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.