US Bridges

El Capitan Way over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest L.V · Structure no. B2984

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Capitan Way over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying El Capitan Way 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Capitan Way
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouthwest L.V
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates35.99981, -115.28906
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 El Capitan Way over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is El Capitan Way 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does El Capitan Way over Dry Wash carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Capitan Way over Dry Wash?

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

Who owns El Capitan Way over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.