US Bridges

Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1568

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,728
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,728 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,642 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJimmy Durante Bl
CrossesMonson Chnl
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.11451, -115.05144
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,728 (2017)
Projected traffic5,642 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl carry?

About 2,728 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Durante Bl over Monson Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.