US Bridges

Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. G 953

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
492 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,886 by 2040. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarey Av
CrossesI 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 575
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.20352, -115.13455
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic26,886 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan 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 Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Av over I 15 UPRR & Conc.Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.