US Bridges

Baggage Claim N. over Plaza Drive

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mccarran Airport · Structure no. H3015

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Baggage Claim N. over Plaza Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Baggage Claim N. 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,341 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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CarriesBaggage Claim N.
CrossesPlaza Drive
LocationMccarran Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08737, -115.14864
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,341 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Baggage Claim N. over Plaza Drive built?

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

What condition is Baggage Claim N. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Baggage Claim N. over Plaza Drive carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Baggage Claim N. 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 Baggage Claim N. over Plaza Drive?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.