US Bridges

Bruce ST over Drainage Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2258

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce ST over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bruce ST over Drainage Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBruce ST
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23216, -115.12487
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic476 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bruce ST over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce ST over Drainage Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2020.

How much traffic does Bruce ST over Drainage Channel carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bruce ST over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bruce ST over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.