US Bridges

Town Center Drive over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Northwest Las Vegas · Structure no. B2204

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Center Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Town Center Drive over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Center Drive
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNorthwest Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.16922, -115.325
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic13,600 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$548,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Center Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Center Drive over Dry 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Town Center Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Town Center Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Town Center Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.