US Bridges

Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2922

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,754 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashburn RD
CrossesUpper Lv Wash Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.25429, -115.11921
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic10,754 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Washburn RD over Upper Lv Wash Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.