US Bridges

College DR over Drain Chnl

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2045

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College DR over Drain Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying College DR 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege DR
CrossesDrain Chnl
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00557, -114.96319
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College DR over Drain Chnl built?

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

What condition is College DR 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 College DR over Drain Chnl carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is College DR over Drain Chnl?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns College DR over Drain Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.