US Bridges

Cathedral Wy over Desert Inn RD

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2013W

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
40,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathedral Wy over Desert Inn RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cathedral Wy 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,844 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCathedral Wy
CrossesDesert Inn RD
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.13133, -115.16642
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 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 width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,844 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 Cathedral Wy over Desert Inn RD built?

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

What condition is Cathedral Wy 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 Cathedral Wy over Desert Inn RD carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cathedral Wy 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 195 ft wide.

Who owns Cathedral Wy over Desert Inn RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.