US Bridges

Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · West Henderson · Structure no. B2098

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWigwam Parkway
CrossesPitman Wash
LocationWest Henderson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03478, -115.10925
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2017)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wigwam Parkway over Pitman Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.