US Bridges

Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · South of US 50 · Structure no. B3140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,771 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View @ Alta
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationSouth of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.16636, -115.19237
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2021)
Projected traffic53,771 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley View @ Alta over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.