US Bridges

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North of Las Vegas · Structure no. B1886

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,202 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 573/CRAIG RD
CrossesUpper Mendenhall Channel
LocationNorth of Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 573
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23963, -115.12977
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 evaluation4: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 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 traffic47,000 (2017)
Projected traffic97,202 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel 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 Upper Mendenhall Channel carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 573/CRAIG RD over Upper Mendenhall Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.