SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River
FairClark County, Nevada · West of Bunkerville · Structure no. B 85
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 880 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River?
The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 170 Riverside over Virgin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.