US Bridges

S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest of L.V · Structure no. B2968

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Bufallo Drive
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouthwest of L.V
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0462, -115.26112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Bufallo Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. Bufallo Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.