US Bridges

US 93 over Canyon

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Lake Mead National Rec. · Structure no. B2700

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Canyon in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 463 ft (141.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesCanyon
LocationLake Mead National Rec.
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00994, -114.76662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length463 ft (141.2 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 93 over Canyon built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Canyon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Canyon carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Canyon?

The structure is 463 ft (141.2 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.