US Bridges

FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Northwest of Las Vegas · Structure no. B 612

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 157
CrossesKyle Canyon Wash
LocationNorthwest of Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 157
StateNevada
Coordinates36.27676, -115.47159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAS 157 over Kyle Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.