US Bridges

Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H1218

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,718 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesUS 95 & Conc. Channel
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.23309, -115.24697
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic15,718 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Road over US 95 & Conc. Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.