US Bridges

Charleston Blvd. over Sloan Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1881

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Blvd. over Sloan Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Charleston Blvd. 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,925 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCharleston Blvd.
CrossesSloan Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.15944, -115.04457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 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 width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic15,925 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

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 Charleston Blvd. over Sloan Channel built?

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

What condition is Charleston Blvd. 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 Charleston Blvd. over Sloan Channel carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Blvd. 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 100 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Blvd. over Sloan Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.