US Bridges

Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1564

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
142 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,293 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVegas Valley DR
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.13721, -115.03841
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2017)
Projected traffic6,293 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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 Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Vegas Valley DR over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.