US Bridges

SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B1932

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,975 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR562 Sunset RD
CrossesPittman Wash
LocationHenderson
RouteState Highway 562
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06368, -115.04902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2017)
Projected traffic59,975 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash carry?

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

How long is SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR562 Sunset RD over Pittman Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.