I 15 over California Wash
FairClark County, Nevada · Near Glendale · Structure no. B 433N
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 15 over California Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over California Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 80 years old, older 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,783 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 15 over California Wash built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I 15 over California Wash 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 I 15 over California Wash carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I 15 over California Wash?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 15 over California Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.