US Bridges

SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing

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Clark County, Nevada · Mountain Springs · Structure no. P3214

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing is a concrete slab carrying SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesSR160 Blue Diamond
CrossesWildlife Undercrossing
LocationMountain Springs
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.99682, -115.47039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR160 Blue Diamond over Wildlife Undercrossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.