US Bridges

Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · SW of I 15N & US 93 · Structure no. B2981

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Apex Great Basin 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApex Great Basin
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSW of I 15N & US 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.38297, -114.89615
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Apex Great Basin 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 Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Apex Great Basin over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.