US Bridges

Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1873

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,657 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLamb Bl
CrossesCedar Chnl
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.16982, -115.08042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2017)
Projected traffic80,657 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamb Bl over Cedar 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 Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lamb Bl over Cedar Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.