US Bridges

SR573 Craig RD over I 15

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. I 956

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR573 Craig RD over I 15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR573 Craig RD over I 15 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR573 Craig RD
CrossesI 15
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteState Highway 573
StateNevada
Coordinates36.24022, -115.10177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.3 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2021)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR573 Craig RD over I 15 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR573 Craig RD over I 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR573 Craig RD over I 15 carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR573 Craig RD over I 15?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns SR573 Craig RD over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.