US Bridges

Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Northwest Las Vegas · Structure no. B2213

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Mead Blvd.
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationNorthwest Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.20501, -115.3195
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lake Mead Blvd. over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.