US Bridges

SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I1213

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,567 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesSR147 Lake Mead Bl
CrossesUS 95
LocationLas Vegas
RouteState Highway 147
StateNevada
Coordinates36.19601, -115.24448
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2017)
Projected traffic47,567 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR147 Lake Mead Bl over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.