W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel
GoodClark County, Nevada · NW Las Vegas · Structure no. B3046
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,886 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo 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 2021.
How much traffic does W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake Mead Blvd over Buffalo Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.