US Bridges

N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B1887

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN 5th Street
CrossesUpper Mendenhall Chnl
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.24185, -115.13437
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl built?

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

What condition is N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N 5th Street over Upper Mendenhall Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.