US Bridges

I-215 over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest Las Vegas · Structure no. B2362

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying I-215 over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-215
CrossesChannel
LocationSouthwest Las Vegas
RouteInterstate 215
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.06727, -115.21628
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2017)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-215 over Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-215 over Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-215 over Channel carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-215 over Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns I-215 over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.