US Bridges

Rainbow Blvd over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest Las Vegas · Structure no. B2367

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Blvd over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rainbow Blvd over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRainbow Blvd
CrossesChannel
LocationSouthwest Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 595
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06607, -115.24273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Rainbow Blvd over Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Blvd over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Rainbow Blvd over Channel carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Blvd over Channel?

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

Who owns Rainbow Blvd over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.