US Bridges

Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B2923

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,925 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTropical Pkwy
CrossesUpper Lv Wash Channel
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.26892, -115.11941
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 2024
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
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 loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic15,925 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 Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropical Pkwy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Tropical Pkwy over Upper Lv Wash Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.