US Bridges

I 215 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · 0.1KM W of Vly View RD · Structure no. B1993

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I 215 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 193,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesI 215
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.1KM W of Vly View RD
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06781, -115.19486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,000 (2017)
Projected traffic252,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 I 215 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 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 215 over Dry Wash carry?

About 193,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 215 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 215 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.