US Bridges

US 95 over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · NW Las Vegas · Structure no. B1473

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 341,239 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNW Las Vegas
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.19263, -115.24529
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,000 (2017)
Projected traffic341,239 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 95 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.