US Bridges

Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · .72 East of Nellis Blvd · Structure no. B2306

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,839 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSahara Ave.
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
Location.72 East of Nellis Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14569, -115.05273
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic55,839 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sahara Ave. over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.