US Bridges

Burkholder Blvd over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2577

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkholder Blvd over Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burkholder Blvd over 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,618 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurkholder Blvd
CrossesChannel
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.03603, -114.95883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,618 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Burkholder Blvd over Channel built?

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

What condition is Burkholder Blvd over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Burkholder Blvd over Channel carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Burkholder Blvd over Channel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Burkholder Blvd over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.