SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash
GoodClark County, Nevada · West of Las Vegas · Structure no. B1805
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR159 Charleston over Red Rock Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.