US Bridges

I-215 Beltway over Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest Las Vegas · Structure no. B2373

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-215 Beltway over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying I-215 Beltway 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,997 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesI-215 Beltway
CrossesChannel
LocationSouthwest Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 215
StateNevada
Coordinates36.07862, -115.28983
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2020
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2017)
Projected traffic90,997 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Beltway over Channel built?

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

What condition is I-215 Beltway 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does I-215 Beltway over Channel carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-215 Beltway over Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns I-215 Beltway over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.