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Oddly specific distances on signs

Started by Takumi, April 22, 2013, 10:16:29 PM

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This sign is now gone after the recent renovation and expansion of I-275.


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roadfro

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For some reason, there are several advance height clearance warning signs on US 95 in northwest Las Vegas that are placed at oddly-specific distances.

Examples, via StreetView:
US 95 SB approaching Exit 81 Summerlin Pkwy & Rainbow Blvd (SR 595) - 15'-7" height clearance warning 6,390 feet ahead
US 95 NB approaching Exit 90A Rancho Dr (SR 599/US 95 Business) - 15'-3" height clearance warning 2,860 feet ahead

These are not distances that anybody would easily parse for a driving distance, especially on a freeway. What's even more interesting is that they end up being an awkward number when converted to miles (1.21022727272... or 0.5416666... miles, respectively).
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