US Bridges

SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · N Las Vegas E Bridge · Structure no. M1536B

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,452 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 574/CHEYENNE
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationN Las Vegas E Bridge
RouteCity Street 574
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.21765, -115.10751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2021
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2017)
Projected traffic74,452 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$548,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 574/CHEYENNE over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.