US Bridges

SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash

Fair

Nye County, Nevada · North of Gabbs · Structure no. B 584

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR361 Gabbs Vly
CrossesQuartz Wash
LocationNorth of Gabbs
RouteState Highway 361
StateNevada
Coordinates38.99264, -117.9926
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR361 Gabbs Vly over Quartz Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.