US Bridges

Alexander RD over Snic Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2201

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Snic Channel is a concrete slab carrying Alexander RD over Snic Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,134 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesSnic Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23222, -115.12082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,134 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alexander RD over Snic Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Snic 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Snic Channel carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Snic Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Snic Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.