US Bridges

Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Hoover Dam · Structure no. 0305-B1868

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
654 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2039. The structure is 654 ft (199.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHooverdamaccessrd
CrossesCanyon Relief
LocationHoover Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.01586, -114.74016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length654 ft (199.4 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck72 ft (22 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2012)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief built?

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

What condition is Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief?

The structure is 654 ft (199.4 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hooverdamaccessrd over Canyon Relief?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.