US Bridges

I 15 Onramp over Town Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · NE of Mesquite · Structure no. B 977R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Onramp over Town Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 15 Onramp over Town Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15 Onramp
CrossesTown Wash
LocationNE of Mesquite
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.81147, -114.06791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 Onramp over Town Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 Onramp over Town 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 15 Onramp over Town Wash carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Onramp over Town Wash?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Onramp over Town Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.