US Bridges

Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1576

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandhill RD
CrossesCedar Chnl
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.16978, -115.08929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2017)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl 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 Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Sandhill RD over Cedar Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.