US Bridges

Valley View over Tropicana Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2438

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View over Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Valley View over Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley View
CrossesTropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09791, -115.18985
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Valley View over Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View over Tropicana Wash 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Valley View over Tropicana Wash carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley View over Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Valley View over Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.