US Bridges

SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Moapa · Structure no. G 208

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 168 Moapa RD
CrossesUPRR
LocationMoapa
RouteState Highway 168
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.67578, -114.62146
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 Moapa RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.