US Bridges

Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1889

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel is a concrete slab carrying Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,158 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Drive
CrossesCheyenne Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.218, -115.26043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2021)
Projected traffic35,158 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Drive over Cheyenne Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.