US Bridges

Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash

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Clark County, Nevada · North of Lasvegas · Structure no. B2246

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Tropical Parkway 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 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesTropical Parkway
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNorth of Lasvegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.27018, -115.06255
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2017)
Projected traffic263 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Tropical Parkway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tropical Parkway over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.