US Bridges

Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2856

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,272 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLosee RD
CrossesUpper Las Vegas Chnl
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.24947, -115.11693
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,272 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl 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 Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Losee RD over Upper Las Vegas Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.