US Bridges

Hualapai Way over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · 1.4KM S of W.Charleston · Structure no. B2417

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hualapai Way over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Hualapai Way over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHualapai Way
CrossesDry Wash
Location1.4KM S of W.Charleston
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14866, -115.31554
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hualapai Way over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hualapai Way 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Hualapai Way over Dry Wash carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hualapai Way over Dry Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Hualapai Way over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.