US Bridges

Washington Ave over US 95

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · West of Las Vegas · Structure no. H1211

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over US 95 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Ave over US 95 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,959 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesUS 95
LocationWest of Las Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.18133, -115.24446
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2021)
Projected traffic16,959 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over US 95 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over US 95 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 Washington Ave over US 95 carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over US 95?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.