US Bridges

Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2544

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Drive over Gowan 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 9,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,647 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Drive
CrossesGowan Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23216, -115.26085
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2021)
Projected traffic19,647 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel built?

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

What condition is Buffalo Drive over Gowan 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 Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Buffalo Drive over Gowan Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.