US Bridges

Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash

Poor

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1344

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,452 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise RD
CrossesTropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11143, -115.15319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2017)
Projected traffic74,452 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.