US Bridges

Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2044

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, older 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVermillion Pl
CrossesDrain Chnl
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00368, -114.96295
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic1,606 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vermillion Pl over Drain Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.