US Bridges

Sunset Road over Duck Creek

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1755

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunset Road over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,975 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Road
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 562
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07093, -115.08492
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2017)
Projected traffic59,975 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunset Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Road over Duck Creek 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 Sunset Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.