US Bridges

Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · East Las Vegas · Structure no. B2624

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOrchard Valley DR
CrossesOrchards Channel
LocationEast Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14906, -115.03984
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic1,650 (2017)
Projected traffic3,412 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Valley DR over Orchards 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Orchard Valley DR over Orchards Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.