US Bridges

Ashford Way over Drake Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2573

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford Way over Drake Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Ashford Way over Drake 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 633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,100 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAshford Way
CrossesDrake Channel
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03999, -114.94994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2017)
Projected traffic4,100 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 Ashford Way over Drake Channel built?

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

What condition is Ashford Way over Drake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ashford Way over Drake Channel carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ashford Way over Drake Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ashford Way over Drake Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.