US Bridges

I 15 over Las Vegas Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North Las Vegas · Structure no. B 954S

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Las Vegas Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 15 over Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,338 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesLas Vegas Wash
LocationNorth Las Vegas
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.22532, -115.11857
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2021)
Projected traffic101,338 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Las Vegas Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Las Vegas 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Las Vegas Wash carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Las Vegas Wash?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Las Vegas Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.