US Bridges

US6 over Ralston Wash

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Nye County, Nevada · 2.2M E of Tonopah · Structure no. B3275

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Ralston Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US6 over Ralston Wash in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 310.7 mi (500 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesRalston Wash
Location2.2M E of Tonopah
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyNye County
StateNevada
Coordinates38.06874, -117.18048
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed310.7 mi (500 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 US6 over Ralston Wash built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Ralston 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 2023.

How much traffic does US6 over Ralston Wash carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Ralston Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Ralston Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.