US Bridges

Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2518

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

About this bridge

Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Willis ST 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillis ST
CrossesLas Vegas Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.26511, -115.19351
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel built?

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

What condition is Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel carry?

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

How long is Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Willis ST over Las Vegas Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.