US Bridges

Owens Av over Sloan Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Northeast Las Vegas · Structure no. B1718

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Av over Sloan Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Owens Av over Sloan Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOwens Av
CrossesSloan Chnl
LocationNortheast Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.18883, -115.04398
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic11,995 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Owens Av over Sloan Chnl built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Av over Sloan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Owens Av over Sloan Chnl carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Owens Av over Sloan Chnl?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Av over Sloan Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.