US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash

Good

Mineral County, Nevada · South of SCHURZ@MP76.8 · Structure no. B 647

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Dry Wash in Mineral County, Nevada. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouth of SCHURZ@MP76.8
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates38.84994, -118.77915
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.