US Bridges

Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B 652

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 68 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 5 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,632 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Vegas Blvd.
CrossesTropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 604
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10244, -115.17294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,000 (2017)
Projected traffic140,632 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash carry?

About 68,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Las Vegas Blvd. over Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.