US Bridges

W Sunset RD over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West Las Vegas · Structure no. B2907

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sunset RD over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W Sunset RD over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,068 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Sunset RD
CrossesChannel
LocationWest Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07013, -115.30659
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,068 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Sunset RD over Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sunset 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Sunset RD over Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Sunset RD over Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns W Sunset RD over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.