US Bridges

Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mesquite · Structure no. B 90

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,681 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMesquite Blvd
CrossesAbbott Wash
LocationMesquite
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.80385, -114.08547
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic20,681 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mesquite Blvd over Abbott 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mesquite Blvd over Abbott Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.