US Bridges

I 215 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State 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 1999, so it is 26 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 140,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289,536 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesI 215
CrossesDry Wash
LocationHenderson
RouteInterstate 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02963, -115.04307
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2017)
Projected traffic289,536 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I 215 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 215 over Dry Wash carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is I 215 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I 215 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.