US Bridges

Decatur over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · NW Las Vegas · Structure no. B2496

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Decatur over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDecatur
CrossesChannel
LocationNW Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.27587, -115.20666
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Decatur over Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Decatur over Channel carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Decatur over Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Decatur over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.