US Bridges

Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B 797

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,044 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTropicana Blvd
CrossesTropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 593
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10082, -115.17704
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic62,044 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tropicana Blvd over Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.