US Bridges

I 215 over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · West of Henderson · Structure no. B 613

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
159,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I 215 over Dry Wash in Clark 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 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 159,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328,831 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI 215
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Henderson
RouteInterstate 215
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02882, -115.05148
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 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 traffic159,000 (2017)
Projected traffic328,831 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 I 215 over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is I 215 over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 215 over Dry Wash carry?

About 159,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 215 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 215 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.