US Bridges

I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B1916

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-515 US95 US93
CrossesDry Wash
LocationHenderson
RouteU.S. Route 515
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.99956, -114.94546
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic63,000 (2021)
Projected traffic79,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-515 US95 US93 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-515 US95 US93 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.