US Bridges

SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. G1064

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
905 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,155 by 2040. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 589/SAHARA Av
CrossesUPRR Western Industrial
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 589
StateNevada
Coordinates36.14399, -115.16591
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2017)
Projected traffic126,155 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$9.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial 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 SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589/SAHARA Av over UPRR Western Industrial?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.