US Bridges

Paradise RD over Russell RD

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. I2135

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,500
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Russell RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise RD over Russell RD 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,623 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParadise RD
CrossesRussell RD
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.08504, -115.14473
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2017)
Projected traffic79,623 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Paradise RD over Russell RD built?

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

What condition is Paradise RD over Russell RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over Russell RD carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Russell RD?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over Russell RD?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.