US Bridges

Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel

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Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1880

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Stewart 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,375 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Ave.
CrossesSloan Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.16728, -115.0448
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,375 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel built?

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

What condition is Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel 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 Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Ave. over Sloan Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.