US Bridges

Swenson ST over Paradise RD

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Mccarran Airport L V · Structure no. H1816

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Swenson ST over Paradise RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swenson ST over Paradise RD in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,657 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSwenson ST
CrossesParadise RD
LocationMccarran Airport L V
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.09141, -115.14689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2017)
Projected traffic80,657 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Swenson ST over Paradise RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swenson ST over Paradise RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Swenson ST over Paradise RD carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swenson ST over Paradise RD?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Swenson ST over Paradise RD?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.