US Bridges

Airport Access RD over West Side Channel

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Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B2656

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Access RD over West Side Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Access RD over West Side Channel 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,275 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Access RD
CrossesWest Side Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08769, -115.17113
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Airport Access RD over West Side Channel built?

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

What condition is Airport Access RD over West Side 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Airport Access RD over West Side Channel carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Airport Access RD over West Side Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Airport Access RD over West Side Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.