US Bridges

Donovan Way over Drainage

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2743

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donovan Way over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Donovan Way over Drainage in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDonovan Way
CrossesDrainage
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.25734, -115.08871
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2021)
Projected traffic523 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Donovan Way over Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donovan Way over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Donovan Way over Drainage carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donovan Way over Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Donovan Way over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.