US Bridges

Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1566

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,538 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Av
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.18827, -115.09143
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2017)
Projected traffic34,538 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Av 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 Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Av over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.