US Bridges

Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2095

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,657 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesEastern Ave.
CrossesRawhide Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08486, -115.11902
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2017)
Projected traffic80,657 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Ave. over Rawhide 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Eastern Ave. over Rawhide Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.