US Bridges

US 95 over Gowan RD

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. H1217S

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Gowan RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 95 over Gowan RD in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,973 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesGowan RD
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateNevada
Coordinates36.22563, -115.24698
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,500 (2021)
Projected traffic150,973 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 95 over Gowan RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Gowan RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Gowan RD carry?

About 70,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Gowan RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Gowan RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.