US Bridges

Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · 0.2MI S of Windmill Pkwy · Structure no. M2159B

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,095 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValle Verde Drive
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.2MI S of Windmill Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03784, -115.06885
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic21,095 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Valle Verde Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.