US Bridges

SR 160 over UPRR

Good

Clark County, Nevada · South West Las Vegas · Structure no. G2840

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 160 over UPRR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,907 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesUPRR
LocationSouth West Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 160
StateNevada
Coordinates36.02533, -115.22684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2017)
Projected traffic57,907 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 160 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over UPRR 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR 160 over UPRR carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over UPRR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.