US Bridges

Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mesquite · Structure no. B 91

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,749 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMesquite Blvd
CrossesMesquite Wash
LocationMesquite
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.80396, -114.07012
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2021)
Projected traffic22,749 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mesquite Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Mesquite Blvd over Mesquite Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.