US Bridges

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B1884

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
43,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,632 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 573/CRAIG RD
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 573
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.24, -115.11215
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2021)
Projected traffic140,632 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$841,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 573/CRAIG RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 573/CRAIG RD over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.