US Bridges

I-11 SB over Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Boulder City Bypass · Structure no. B3179S

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-11 SB over Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-11 SB over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2037. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-11 SB
CrossesWash
LocationBoulder City Bypass
RouteInterstate 11
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00458, -114.78273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2021)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-11 SB over Wash built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-11 SB 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does I-11 SB over Wash carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-11 SB over Wash?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-11 SB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.