FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W LAKE MEAD BLVD

Carrying W LAKE MEAD BLVD over BUFFALO CHANNEL

NW LAS VEGAS, Clark, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W LAKE MEAD BLVD

The W LAKE MEAD BLVD bridge in Clark, Nevada carries W LAKE MEAD BLVD over BUFFALO CHANNEL. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How W LAKE MEAD BLVD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Nevada bridges
1,175
Bridges in Clark · 2 in Poor condition
W LAKE MEAD BLVD 37.6 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
30.8 m (101 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
37,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B3046

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W LAKE MEAD BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare W LAKE MEAD BLVD against other structures in Clark and across Nevada. Nevada bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for W LAKE MEAD BLVD?

W LAKE MEAD BLVD in Clark, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W LAKE MEAD BLVD inspected?

W LAKE MEAD BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 37,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W LAKE MEAD BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W LAKE MEAD BLVD?

W LAKE MEAD BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W LAKE MEAD BLVD?

W LAKE MEAD BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W LAKE MEAD BLVD and does age affect safety?

W LAKE MEAD BLVD was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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