US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1878

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,131 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesSloan Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.18147, -115.04407
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic16,131 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Sloan Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.