US Bridges

Access Road over Sunset Road

Good

Clark County, Nevada · South West of Las Vegas · Structure no. H2827

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Sunset Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Sunset Road in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesSunset Road
LocationSouth West of Las Vegas
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07175, -115.20153
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Access Road over Sunset Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Sunset Road 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Access Road over Sunset Road carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Access Road over Sunset Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Sunset Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.