US Bridges

US95 over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · 1.8 MI S of Silver Peak R · Structure no. B3280

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US95 over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US95 over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS95
CrossesDry Wash
Location1.8 MI S of Silver Peak R
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates37.74583, -117.24694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US95 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US95 over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US95 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US95 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.