US Bridges

South First Street over Mesquite Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mesquite · Structure no. B2343

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South First Street over Mesquite Wash is a concrete culvert carrying South First Street over Mesquite Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 569 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth First Street
CrossesMesquite Wash
LocationMesquite
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.8026, -114.07204
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2017)
Projected traffic569 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South First Street over Mesquite Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is South First Street over Mesquite 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 South First Street over Mesquite Wash carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is South First Street over Mesquite Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns South First Street over Mesquite Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.