US Bridges

Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus.

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. G2012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,555 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus. in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,022 by 2040. The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert Inn
CrossesHighland & SPRR & Indus.
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.13188, -115.17409
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,555 ft (474 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2021)
Projected traffic31,022 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus. carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus.?

The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Inn over Highland & SPRR & Indus.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.