US Bridges

Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H1974

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,808
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 32,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPilot RD
CrossesSR 171 Airport Connect
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06753, -115.14769
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,808 (2017)
Projected traffic162,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect carry?

About 32,808 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pilot RD over SR 171 Airport Connect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.