US Bridges

S Buffalo Drive over Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · N of Blue Diamond · Structure no. B3232

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Buffalo Drive over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying S Buffalo Drive over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Buffalo Drive
CrossesWash
LocationN of Blue Diamond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0207, -115.26113
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Buffalo Drive over Wash built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Buffalo Drive 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 S Buffalo Drive over Wash carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Buffalo Drive over Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns S Buffalo Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.