US Bridges

I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1970S

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,880 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 215 Belt Way
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0478, -115.13496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2017)
Projected traffic208,880 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I 215 Belt Way over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.