State Spotlight

Nevada Bridge Infrastructure: A Complete Analysis

A comprehensive look at Nevada's bridge inventory, including condition grades, highest-traffic crossings, worst-rated structures, and oldest bridges.

By BridgeStats Data Team

Nevada is home to 2,123 bridges spanning 17 counties, making it one of the most significant bridge inventories in the country. These bridges carry a combined 39,672,740 vehicle crossings every day. Here is a comprehensive look at the state of Nevada's bridge infrastructure based on the latest National Bridge Inventory data.

2,123

Total Bridges

A

Infrastructure Grade

1%

Poor Condition

37 years

Average Age

Nevada at a Glance

Nevada earns an overall infrastructure grade of A based on the percentage of its bridges in poor condition. Currently, 22 bridges (1%) are rated poor, compared to the national average of 6.7%. The average bridge in Nevada is 37 years old, younger than the national average of 48 years.

Of the state's 2,123 bridges, 1,200 are in good condition, 901 are fair, and 22 are poor. View the full breakdown on the [Nevada report card](/reports/nevada).

Most-Traveled Bridges in Nevada

These are the bridges carrying the highest daily traffic volumes across Nevada. High-traffic bridges are critical infrastructure -- their condition directly affects the commutes of tens of thousands of drivers.

# BridgeRating
1I 15

over SR589 SAHARA AV

74.5
2I-15

over Flamingo Wash

73.9
3I 15

over DRY WASH

70.0
4SR 595 RAINBOW BL.

over US 95

73.8
5I15

over NEON GATEWAY

80.6
6I 15

over WASHINGTON AVE

76.2
7I 15

over SR 147 LAKE MEAD BLVD

73.7
8I 15

over F STREET

76.3
9ON RAMP I 15 D st.

over F STREET

82.3
10I 15

over BOULDER JCT WASH

74.0

Worst-Condition Bridges in Nevada

The following bridges have the lowest sufficiency ratings in Nevada. These structures are the most likely candidates for federal repair or replacement funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

# BridgeRating
1SHADY AV

over GOLD CANYON CRK

14.3
21096: MARYS RIVER

over MARYS RIVER

34.2
3IRR FT McDERMITT

over QUINN RVR

43.6
4RURAL ROAD

over TRUCKEE-CARSON CANAL

44.9
5OLD SR 3C E. WK.R

over EAST FORK WALKER RVR

50.0
6FR WA09 CANYON WAY

over SPRR

50.1
7CONNECT DIV FOREST

over LONG VALLEY CRK

50.4
8KEYSTONE AV

over TRUCKEE RIVER

50.7
9AVE DE COULEURS

over LOUSETOWN CRK

51.3
10I 80

over CITY STREETS(NUGGET)

51.7

Oldest Bridges in Nevada

Nevada's oldest bridges tell the story of the state's transportation history. Some of these structures have been in continuous service for over a century.

# BridgeRating
1LUX LN

over WALKER RVR

53.2
2TUNGSTEN RD

over PIT TAYLOR CANAL

61.5
3PAINTED ROCK RD

over TRUCKEE RVR

51.2
4BRIDGE STREET

over HUMBOLDT RIVER

57.0
5SR430 S VIRGINIA

over DRY CREEK

68.0
6ARLINGTON AV

over TRUCKEE RVR

59.8
7SR430 N VIRGINIA

over DITCH

69.0
8SR 230/STARR VLY

over SPRR AND DRY WASH

57.7
9IRR US 395

over ALLERMAN CANAL

68.7
10BRIDGE STREET

over TRUCKEE RIVER

54.7

What These Numbers Mean for Nevada

Nevada's bridge infrastructure grade of A reflects both the current condition of the state's bridges and the scale of the challenge ahead. With an average bridge age of 37 years, many of these structures are approaching or past the 50-75 year design life typical of most bridges. The state's ability to maintain and replace aging bridges will determine whether conditions improve or deteriorate in the coming decade.

For county-by-county breakdowns, historical trends, and individual bridge profiles, visit the [Nevada state page](/bridges/nevada) or the [Nevada report card](/reports/nevada). You can also explore how Nevada compares to other states in our [state rankings](/blog/best-bridge-infrastructure-by-state-2025).

Data source: All data comes from the National Bridge Inventory maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). BridgeStats is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Data is provided for informational purposes only.