US Bridges

Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2545

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 28,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78,588 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDecatur Blvd
CrossesN. Fork Tropicana Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09538, -115.208
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2021)
Projected traffic78,588 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Decatur Blvd over N. Fork Tropicana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.