US Bridges

Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn.

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2443

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn. is a concrete culvert carrying Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn. in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long.

Location

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CarriesReserve Blvd
CrossesLake Mead Drainage Chn.
LocationHenderson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03396, -115.00778
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn. 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 Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn. carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn.?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Reserve Blvd over Lake Mead Drainage Chn.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.