US Bridges

Decatur Blvd over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · SW Las Vegas · Structure no. B2690

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Blvd over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Decatur Blvd over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,180 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDecatur Blvd
CrossesChannel
LocationSW Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08266, -115.20759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2020
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2017)
Projected traffic66,180 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Decatur Blvd over Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Decatur Blvd over Channel carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Decatur Blvd over Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Decatur Blvd over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.