US Bridges

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · N. Las Vegas · Structure no. B1888

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,900 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 573/CRAIG RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN. Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 573
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23958, -115.13893
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2017)
Projected traffic52,900 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 573/CRAIG RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.