US Bridges

S. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest L.V · Structure no. B2985

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying S. Rainbow Blvd 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,226 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Rainbow Blvd
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouthwest L.V
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00783, -115.24357
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic37,226 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is S. Rainbow Blvd 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does S. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns S. Rainbow Blvd over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.