US Bridges

Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,031 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 378 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLas Vegas Blvd
CrossesDesert Inn RD
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 604
StateNevada
Coordinates36.1311, -115.16559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 48 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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width378 ft (115.1 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2021)
Projected traffic92,031 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn 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 Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 378 ft wide.

Who owns Las Vegas Blvd over Desert Inn RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.