US Bridges

Russell RD over Pittman Wash

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Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B1548

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell RD over Pittman Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Russell RD over Pittman Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,600 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell RD
CrossesPittman Wash
LocationHenderson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0837, -115.03603
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic34,600 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Russell RD over Pittman Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell RD over Pittman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Russell RD over Pittman Wash carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Russell RD over Pittman Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Russell RD over Pittman Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.