US Bridges

Snow Mountain RD over US 95

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Northwest of Las Vegas · Structure no. I1854

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Mountain RD over US 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Mountain RD over US 95 in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Mountain RD
CrossesUS 95
LocationNorthwest of Las Vegas
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.36213, -115.35134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2017)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Mountain RD over US 95 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Mountain RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Snow Mountain RD over US 95 carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Snow Mountain RD over US 95?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Mountain RD over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.