US Bridges

Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2507

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHammer Lane
CrossesLas Vegas Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.25812, -115.17077
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2017)
Projected traffic3,412 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammer Lane over Las Vegas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel carry?

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

How long is Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Hammer Lane over Las Vegas Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.