US Bridges

I 15 over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B 800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I 15 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 280,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11641, -115.18065
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,000 (2017)
Projected traffic333,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 15 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 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 15 over Dry Wash carry?

About 280,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I 15 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.