US Bridges

I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · West of Henderson · Structure no. B1461

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 111,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,362 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-515 US95 US93
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Henderson
RouteU.S. Route 515
StateNevada
Coordinates36.04916, -115.02395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,000 (2021)
Projected traffic41,362 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-515 US95 US93 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash carry?

About 111,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.