US Bridges

Tropical Pw over US 95

Good

Clark County, Nevada · NW Las Vegas · Structure no. H2653

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropical Pw over US 95 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tropical Pw over US 95 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2040. The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTropical Pw
CrossesUS 95
LocationNW Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.27324, -115.26265
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length469 ft (143.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,900 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Tropical Pw over US 95 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropical Pw over US 95 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 2022.

How much traffic does Tropical Pw over US 95 carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tropical Pw over US 95?

The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Tropical Pw over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.