US Bridges

Fort Apache RD over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · W Las Vegas · Structure no. B2906

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Apache RD over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Apache RD over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,160 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Apache RD
CrossesChannel
LocationW Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07495, -115.29771
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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
Projected traffic29,160 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fort Apache RD over Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Apache RD 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Fort Apache RD over Channel carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fort Apache RD over Channel?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fort Apache RD over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.