US Bridges

US 95 over Amargosa Rvr

Fair

Nye County, Nevada · Beatty · Structure no. B 635

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Amargosa Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Amargosa Rvr in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesAmargosa Rvr
LocationBeatty
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyNye County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.91017, -116.75735
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Amargosa Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 95 over Amargosa Rvr 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over Amargosa Rvr carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Amargosa Rvr?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Amargosa Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.