US Bridges

US50 over Dry Wash

Good

Lyon County, Nevada · Silver Springs Airport · Structure no. B3239

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US50 over Dry Wash in Lyon County, Nevada. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,665 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS50
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSilver Springs Airport
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateNevada
Coordinates39.4089, -119.24507
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,665 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US50 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Dry Wash carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.