US Bridges

I 15 over UPRR

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Glendale · Structure no. G 779S

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 15 over UPRR in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,655 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesUPRR
LocationGlendale
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.6589, -114.57627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2021)
Projected traffic12,655 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over UPRR carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over UPRR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.