US Bridges

Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. H2136S

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,817 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParadise RD
CrossesWright Brothers LN
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08338, -115.1447
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,817 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN built?

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

What condition is Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN 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 2021.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over Wright Brothers LN?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.