US Bridges

I 215 over Dry Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2124

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 over Dry Channel is a concrete culvert carrying I 215 over Dry Channel 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 165,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341,239 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 215
CrossesDry Channel
LocationHenderson
RouteInterstate 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02346, -115.09227
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 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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic165,000 (2017)
Projected traffic341,239 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 over Dry Channel 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 Channel carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is I 215 over Dry Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 215 over Dry Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.