US Bridges

Underpass Road over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Primm · Structure no. B2790

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2017 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Underpass Road over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Underpass Road over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUnderpass Road
CrossesChannel
LocationPrimm
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates35.61427, -115.37815
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2017)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Underpass Road over Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underpass Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Underpass Road over Channel carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Underpass Road over Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Underpass Road over Channel?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).