US Bridges

SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mount Charleston Area · Structure no. B 609

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,136 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157 Kyle Canyon
CrossesKyle Canyon Wash
LocationMount Charleston Area
RouteState Highway 157
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.26191, -115.65281
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,136 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 Kyle Canyon over Kyle Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.