Transportation officials this week said that while the majority of Nevada’s bridges are in good condition, the state faces a $133 million shortfall for several upgrades.
Of the 2,008 bridges maintained or receiving assistance from the Nevada Department of Transportation, only 31 are considered to be in poor condition.
Federal law requires all structures to undergo assessment at least once every two years, leading to $17 million in repairs for 27 bridges across Nevada.
That inspection data is used to determine a span’s durability, in which age often plays a factor. Some of the major improvements this year include an $11 million project on U.S. Highway 93 near the Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas and a $4.6 million upgrade along Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas.