US Bridges

US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Lake Mead Nat Rec Area · Structure no. H2701

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesHoover Dam Lower Access
LocationLake Mead Nat Rec Area
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates36.01334, -114.75864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Hoover Dam Lower Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.