US Bridges

Alexander Road over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1906

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander Road over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,718 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23311, -115.24719
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic15,718 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Alexander Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.