US Bridges

Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Boulder City · Structure no. B2553

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel is a concrete slab carrying Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Birkdale
CrossesBuchanan Channel
LocationBoulder City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.94979, -114.84518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Birkdale over Buchanan 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Birkdale over Buchanan Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.