US Bridges

West Cactus Ave. over Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · 3.3 Miles West of I 15 · Structure no. B3159

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cactus Ave. over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying West Cactus Ave. over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cactus Ave.
CrossesWash
Location3.3 Miles West of I 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.99861, -115.23761
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 West Cactus Ave. over Wash built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cactus Ave. over 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Cactus Ave. over Wash carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is West Cactus Ave. over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns West Cactus Ave. over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.