US Bridges

Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B1813

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,233 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCivic Center DR
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.22363, -115.11642
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2017)
Projected traffic19,233 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Civic Center 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Civic Center DR over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.