US Bridges

Paradise Road over Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Southeast of Las Vegas · Structure no. B2433

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Road over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesChannel
LocationSoutheast of Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.04796, -115.14075
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2017)
Projected traffic523 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paradise Road over Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Road over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over Channel carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Paradise Road over Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Paradise Road over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.