US Bridges

Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I2063

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw 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 32,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78,588 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Drive
CrossesSummerlin Pkw
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.17861, -115.25987
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2021)
Projected traffic78,588 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw built?

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

What condition is Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Drive over Summerlin Pkw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.