US Bridges

Tropicana Av over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1892

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropicana Av over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Tropicana Av over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,929 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTropicana Av
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 593
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10038, -115.21632
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic40,000 (2021)
Projected traffic88,929 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Tropicana Av over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropicana Av 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 Tropicana Av over Dry Wash carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tropicana Av over Dry Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tropicana Av over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.