US Bridges

SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1539

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,780 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR159 Charleston
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 159
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.15901, -115.06456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2017)
Projected traffic114,780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR159 Charleston over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.