US Bridges

Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2536

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
121 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,202 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Las Vegas Pwy
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.10306, -114.93426
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic12,202 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lake Las Vegas Pwy over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.