US Bridges

US 93 over John Henry Wash

Fair

White Pine County, Nevada · South of Majors Place · Structure no. B 328

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over John Henry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 93 over John Henry Wash in White Pine County, Nevada. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesUS 93
CrossesJohn Henry Wash
LocationSouth of Majors Place
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates39.01888, -114.55498
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 93 over John Henry Wash built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over John Henry 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 93 over John Henry Wash carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over John Henry Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 93 over John Henry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.