US Bridges

I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West of Eastern Ave · Structure no. B2127

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,196 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-215 Ramp
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Eastern Ave
RouteInterstate 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02434, -115.12066
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic135,000 (2017)
Projected traffic279,196 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 Ramp 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 Ramp over Dry Wash carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-215 Ramp over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.