US Bridges

US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1909

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 95 Ramp 3 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,890 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95 Ramp 3
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates36.24158, -115.24786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2021)
Projected traffic14,890 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is US 95 Ramp 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 95 Ramp 3 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.