US Bridges

Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B1575

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,341 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCarey Av
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.20324, -115.10411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,341 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Av over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.