US Bridges

Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Mccarran Airport · Structure no. H3052

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel is a concrete slab carrying Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,681 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDepartures Curb
CrossesSouth Baggage Tunnel
LocationMccarran Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08398, -115.14901
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic20,681 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel 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 Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Departures Curb over South Baggage Tunnel?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.