US Bridges

Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2307

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,839 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesSahara Av
CrossesSloan Chnl
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14441, -115.04306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic55,839 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sahara Av over Sloan Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.