US Bridges

Donovan Way over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · N. Las Vegas S. of Craig · Structure no. B3092

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donovan Way over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Donovan Way over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDonovan Way
CrossesChannel
LocationN. Las Vegas S. of Craig
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23473, -115.11178
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Donovan Way over Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donovan Way 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 2024.

How much traffic does Donovan Way over Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donovan Way over Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Donovan Way over Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.