US Bridges

SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · South West Las Vegas · Structure no. B2830

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,815 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR160 Blue Diamond
CrossesChannel
LocationSouth West Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 160
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02528, -115.22721
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2017)
Projected traffic115,815 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR160 Blue Diamond 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns SR160 Blue Diamond over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.