US Bridges

Express North Brid over Plaza Drive

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mccarran Airport · Structure no. H3013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Express North Brid over Plaza Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Express North Brid over Plaza Drive 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,102 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesExpress North Brid
CrossesPlaza Drive
LocationMccarran Airport
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08728, -115.14881
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Express North Brid over Plaza Drive built?

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

What condition is Express North Brid over Plaza Drive 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 Express North Brid over Plaza Drive carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Express North Brid over Plaza Drive?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Express North Brid over Plaza Drive?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.