US Bridges

Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson City · Structure no. B2503

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 916 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesLas Palmas Entrada
CrossesGibson Channel
LocationHenderson City
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02933, -115.03139
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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2017)
Projected traffic916 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
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 Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel built?

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

What condition is Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Las Palmas Entrada over Gibson Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.