US Bridges

I 15N over Toquop Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · West of Mesquite · Structure no. B 571N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15N over Toquop Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 15N over Toquop Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,715 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15N
CrossesToquop Wash
LocationWest of Mesquite
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.76428, -114.18678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2021)
Projected traffic21,715 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15N over Toquop Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 15N over Toquop Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 15N over Toquop Wash carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 15N over Toquop Wash?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 15N over Toquop Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.