US Bridges

W Tropicana Ave over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West Las Vegas · Structure no. B2382

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Tropicana Ave over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W Tropicana Ave 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,520 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Tropicana Ave
CrossesChannel
LocationWest Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09985, -115.29488
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2017)
Projected traffic76,520 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 W Tropicana Ave over Channel built?

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

What condition is W Tropicana Ave 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 2020.

How much traffic does W Tropicana Ave over Channel carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Tropicana Ave over Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns W Tropicana Ave over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.